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To think that Stacey Dooley isn't a realistic new mum role model for women

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NeverendingStory32 · 22/02/2023 14:33

I picked out Stacey Dooley because I've just been reading about her but I know this applies to many other celebrities. She gave birth to her daughter in January and she's already back to work and attending events. She's also posted photos of her slim post baby body and trendy, flattering outfits on social media. Obviously it depends on your experience of pregnancy and giving birth but does this image of post natal motherhood put pressure on women? To me, I see it as unrealistic for the majority of women, including myself and my own experiences. Why can't celebrities share more honest, typical reflections of early motherhood that the majority can relate to.

What do people think?

OP posts:
SleepingStandingUp · 24/02/2023 08:45

Wait2see2 · 23/02/2023 18:58

I think Kate Lawler and Gemma Atkinson give realistic accounts of motherhood on instagram.

So you think SD etc are lying? Or just have different experiences to you?

Thekirit · 28/02/2023 23:44

SoonBeTeaTime · 22/02/2023 16:13

I snapped back after each of my 3 pregnancies, you'd never tell I'd been pregnant after about a week or so. Not everyone gains 4 stone and looks like a whale, in fact the whole post baby body worry actually caused me a lot of stress in my first pregnancy as I thought I'd be left with huge stretch marks and weight I'd never shift. That wasn't my reality thankfully, so I welcome seeing mum's snap back. As for going out, it's personal choice isn't it, I breastfed so didn't pack them off early on but if a mother wants to and has support at home to do that why on earth not? You don't turn into a overweight hermit just because you have a baby, life goes on. Why should she sit at home wearing big knickers eating ice cream just because you did?

your comments

‘Not everyone gains 4 stone and LOOKS LIKE A WHALE’
‘i breastfed so didn’t PACK THEM OFF early on’
‘OVERWEIGHT HERMIT
’wearing BIG KNICKERS and EATING ICECREAM’

what incredibly bitchy remarks!!!!!!!!
you have no idea how to speak politely, these remarks are truly disgusting
May I suggest you get someone to proof read everything you write.

You do know you’re on a site called Mumsnet. lots of mothers on here!!!

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