Michelle Heaton: my post-baby body insecurity
Liberty X singer and new mum Michelle Heaton says her C-section scar makes her feel 'uncomfortable' about her post-baby body
New mum Michelle Heaton's said she feels insecure about the way her body looks after birth – because her C-section scar's left her with an unsightly skin flap.
The Big Reunion star has been a regular at the gym from 8 weeks after giving birth to her second child, Aaron Jay, now 4 months old.
But it isn’t babyweight that’s getting her down; it’s the scar left from her Caesarean section.
Michelle, who's also mum to Faith, 2, says the way her scar now looks has left her feeling too insecure to wear a bikini.
"I know I'm incredibly lucky to have two beautiful children who are my life," she's told OK! Online. "But while I've lost my babyweight and have a flat tummy again, my C-section has obviously left me with scarring.
More like this
"I have a flap of skin on one side, where the wound reopened when I picked up Faith too soon after the operation, and it healed that way.
"Like many mums who have had C-sections, I'm not 100% comfortable in a bikini because it doesn't cover the scar.
"They need to bring out a bikini range that covers up this kind of thing!"
Did you have a C-section? How do you feel about your scar? Do you identify with Michelle's insecurities? Please do let us know in the comments below.
Read more:
* Pregnant Kimberley Walsh: 'I'm ready to hide away now'
* Billie Faiers prepares for birth – with a wax, manicure and self-tan
* Little girl pushed out of subway train and abandoned on platform
Authors
How NatPat's wellness patches may help your family
NatPat's range of wellness patches and stickers aim to tackle everything from allergies to lack of focus. We take a closer look at the range.