Do We Need to Look like Celeb Mums?

Rebecca Brown - 27 Jun 18

Don’t obsess over the glossy photos of famous mums, take your time to relax after the labour and then start getting back in shape. We have a few killer tips!

How many models, actresses, singers and influencers are you following on Instagram? While looking at all those glittery images of celebrity mothers in magazines, on websites and social media profiles, do you feel pressured to look flawless, radiant and fit? It appears as if their bodies had miraculously returned to normal immediately after the labour, am I right? Trust me, they are just ordinary women, but their photos are over-edited and their clothes carefully picked to hide all that excess weight. Remember that it is perfectly fine to have a few pounds extra, because you’ll eventually get rid of that annoying mummy tummy! And even if you don’t – that is not something you need to be obsessed with!

Take Some Time to Rest

Your body needs a couple of weeks to recover from the labour, so take some time to relax and enjoy being a mother. What to expect? A puffed tummy, saggy breasts, pigment changes, hair loss and a constant feeling of tiredness because the baby keeps waking up every couple of hours. Don’t be unhappy with your body because it will go back to normal and you don’t have to look like a superstar just 5 days after you had a baby!

Spoil Yourself

And make sure that you take care of yourself as a parent! Even if you are exhausted and you feel like your schedule is packed, always find time for yourself and spoil yourself like a celebrity mum! Make sure your hair is styled, your nails done and brows shaped. You should also make space for your daily beauty routine and ensure you eat healthily and regularly, sleep as much as you can and drink plenty of water. If you are breastfeeding, it is definitely not a good idea to go on a diet, but you can rest assured that it will help you lose weight as you can spend up to 500 calories a day that way!

Exercise

As soon as you feel your body has recovered from the labour, you are ready to start exercising. Begin with easy workouts! Even 10 or 15 minutes of exercising per day will make you feel better and stronger. Abdominal exercises will help you flatten your tummy faster, so make sure to include them in your routine, but only your doctor has told you it is safe. If you are suffering from postnatal depression and it is difficult to find inspiration and enthusiasm to exercise, find a type of workout that makes you happy. It can be anything from belly dance exercises to a fun combination of aerobics and strength training! And if you don’t want to leave the house, just install an app on your phone or search for fun videos online.

Mummy Makeovers

Mummy makeovers are trending and it is all because of celebrity mums! Having plastic surgery is a fast, efficient way to retrieve your pre-baby body, but you need to wait until your body is fully recovered. Your body will keep changing for 6 to 12 months after the labour. Procedures that will help you look and feel better include a breast lift, areola reduction, tummy tuck and genitalia correction. Where to do it? Staffed by a team of Irish Medical Council registered surgeons, Auralia is a clinic which specialises in all of these types of surgeries! But only go for them if you are sure that is what you really want, and not because you are giving in to the pressure of looking like a celeb mom.

Feel Good about Yourself

It is important to feel good about yourself, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Listen to your body and do whatever feels pleasant for you. Make sure to spoil yourself with a trip to a spa, beauty pampering or anything else that will make you happy. And when it comes to weight loss, set achievable goals. Remember that recovering from pregnancy and labour takes time and it is a similar process for most women, whether they are celebrities or not.

Rebecca Brown

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