‘I’m slowly starting to feel like me again’: Kate Ferdinand admits she ‘doesn’t love’ her post-baby body in open and heartfelt post as she poses in underwear while holding newborn son
- The former TOWIE star, 29, took to Instagram on Thursday night to share a snap of herself posing in black underwear while cradling her newborn son Cree
- Despite looking incredible in the snap, Kate confessed that she had previously deleted images she’d posted of her body as she succumbed to pressure
- She welcomed her first child with husband Rio Ferdinand, 42, 11 weeks ago
- In her post, Kate went on to reveal that she had embraced a community of support through an app for those going through the challenges of motherhood
- Kate recently ruled out having any more children following the traumatic birth of her newborn baby – and joked motherhood has aged her by a decade
- Before becoming a mother, Kate and former footballer Rio were often seen sharing footage of themselves working out together in their home gym
Kate Ferdinand has confessed that she ‘doesn’t love’ her postpartum body as she adjusts to life as a mother, 11 weeks after welcoming her first child with husband Rio.
The former TOWIE star, 29, took to Instagram on Thursday night to share a snap of herself posing in black underwear while cradling her son Cree as she opened up about how her body image had greatly adjusted since giving birth.
Despite looking incredible in the snap, gym devotee Kate confessed that she had previously deleted images she’d posted of her body as she succumbed to pressure over her appearance.
Heartfelt: Kate Ferdinand has confessed that she ‘doesn’t love’ her postpartum body as she adjusts to life as a mother, 11 weeks after welcoming her first child with husband Rio
Getting candid and honest with her 1.4 million followers, she captioned her image: ‘Ahhh… nerves kicking in again, but here goes. Let’s talk post pregnancy body.
‘I’ve really held off on uploading any pictures with my body in because last time I did, for some reason, I felt all types of nerves and ended up deleting it … hormones, or the pressure of Instagram to look a certain way? Who knows, but either way, I’ve finally plucked up the courage. Here I am.
‘I’m finally starting to slowly feel more like “me” again, but it hasn’t been plain sailing. I was seeing lots of ladies, and I salute you, saying they love and embrace their post pregnancy body; I wish I felt like that but in all honesty …
‘I love that my body produced our baby BUT quite frankly, I don’t love my post baby body. I miss feeling fit & strong!
Body: The former TOWIE star, 29, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a snap of herself posing in black underwear while cradling her son as she opened up about her body image
Pressure: Despite looking incredible in the snap, gym devotee Kate confessed that she had previously deleted images of her body as she succumbed to pressure over her appearance
‘As women, our bodies go through so much & I feel like there is so much pressure to “bounce back” when it’s just not realistic, especially with a newborn. I mean how tough is it to find the energy to exercise?
‘Some days I am like a machine working out, walking, eating healthy and feeling on top of the world and other days (like yesterday) I haven’t found time for the exercise and I’m caught tucking my head in the sweet cupboard looking for some sugar in the hope it will keep me awake.’
She then went on to reveal that she had embraced a community of support through an app for those going through the challenges of motherhood.
Kate continued: ‘I’ve been spending some time on the @peanut app the past few weeks reading conversations from other women on how they have coped with body changes, and I’m learning that it’s ok if you don’t love your post baby body.
Beaming: On Sunday, the new mother looked every inch the yummy mummy as she uploaded a radiant image to Instagram
‘It’s amazing if you love your post baby body but it’s also ok and normal if you don’t. It doesn’t mean you haven’t loved the process of bringing your child into the world and it’s ok to want to feel back to the “old you”.
‘It doesn’t mean we love our children any less.. (Although in all honesty, I’m not sure I will never not feel tired).
‘One thing I love about the @peanut app is being able to have honest conversations with other mums about all sorts of topics. It’s helped me normalise my feelings, especially on bad days when I’m struggling.
‘It’s the most amazing online community that has really helped me through the minefield of motherhood! I encourage any mums, mums-to-be or women trying for babies to join #Peanutpartner.’
Firstborn: The former TOWIE star, 29, welcomed her son Cree with husband Rio late last year
No rest for the wicked: The star recently returned to work for the first time since giving birth
On Sunday, Kate looked typically stunning as she beamed at the camera during a rare break from her motherhood duties.
Essex beauty Kate complemented her naturally radiant complexion with matte foundation, mascara and glossy brown lipgloss.
The influencer – who is stepmother to the former footballer’s children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine – cut a typically chic figure in a metallic cardigan, tied in with a black bralet.
The media personality captioned the stunning picture: ‘What a beautiful day …. ☀️’ (sic).
Kate recently ruled out having any more children following the traumatic birth of her newborn baby – and joked motherhood has aged her by a decade.
Blended family: The influencer is a step-mum to former footballer Rio Ferdinand’s children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine (pictured last year)
Speaking to MailOnline in her first interview since welcoming son Cree, the former reality star said the thought of expanding her family makes her feel ‘anxious’ as she recovers from life-saving surgery.
The blonde explained she wants to give fellow mums a ‘real’ perspective of post-baby life, saying she would be ‘lying’ if she was only uploading glamorous pictures.
On the prospect of having more children, the blonde said: ‘If you ask me right now I would say never ever again. Our house is very hectic as it is.
‘We have four kids and two dogs, it’s a madhouse. The thought of having another one makes me slightly anxious.
‘I’m only 29 but I feel 39 at the moment! But you never know, I might feel different in a few years.’
Heartbreaking: Former fitness trainer Rebecca tragically passed away in 2015 aged 34 following a battle with breast cancer (pictured together in 2009)
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