Stacey Solomon says she ‘forgot how hard’ breastfeeding is after the birth of her baby girl.
The Loose Women presenter, 33, gave birth to her fifth child in the comfort of her home at Pickle Cottage - just like she did with her first daughter Rose.
Stacey gave birth to Rose unexpectedly at home when doctors said she was just having mild contractions and has now had a second baby at her beloved Essex mansion.
The proud mum-of-five took to Instagram on Saturday evening to inform her 5.5 million followers that her third child with husband Joe Swash arrived sooner than they expected on February 7.
But despite there being just 16 months between her youngest two daughters, the new mother-of-five has admitted that it’s easy to forget just how tough breastfeeding can be with a newborn.
In a clip of her baby daughter - whose name she has not yet revealed - being weighed, Stacey wrote: "I'm sitting in bed doing the cluster feeds ahead of the night time (I forgot how hard breastfeeding is at the beginning but I'm so excited to establish it)."
Addressing fans, Stacey continued: "Your messages, comments, stories and everything are just so so so AMAZING. Thank you. I'm so grateful for my family on here and I just love you."
Concluding her post, she said: "My milk came in today so I'm an emotional mess [laughing emoji] But love you lots and lots & can't wait to catch up with you all properly."
Stacey continued in the post about her sweet baby girl: "She's incredible and the other pickles are just so in love with her. This video makes me cry.
"Goodnight everyone, see you on the other side of the night feed."
The former X Factor contestant is already mother to Zachary, 14, Leighton, 10, and Rex, three, along with 16 month old Rose. Meanwhile, Joe is also a father to son Harry, 15, who he shares with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous.
According to NHS England, many mothers can run into challenges when breastfeeding, including colic, constipation, mastitis, milk supply problems, reflux, sore nipples, thrush and tongue tie.
The organisation says: “There may be times when breastfeeding is challenging. Never ignore any issues you may have – talk to your health visitor, midwife, GP or breastfeeding specialist as soon as possible, they will be able to help you sort it out quickly.”
For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212. Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day.
