Fleur East has opened up about becoming a mother for the first time.
The 36-year-old Strictly: It Takes Two presenter has taken to Instagram to answer some questions from fans as she shared sone new snaps of her newborn daughter Nova.
She announced last week that she and husband Marcel Badiane-Robin had become parents after The X Factor legend gave birth on the living room floor.
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As she settles into motherhood, Fleur answered a handful of questions from her followers. One fan asked: “Any tips for labour and delivery? I’m due very soon.” She replied: “Well, every single person’s experience will be different. But the way handle things in your mind is the biggest challenge. Have some affirmations that you can say to yourself to get you through like ‘every sensation is bringing me closer to my baby’ or I can do this!! I was built for this!.”
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“Whatever keeps you focused. And work on BREATHING!! My breathing is what got me through the entire labour and mostly the early phase. Drink as much water as possible and keep your energy up with snacks! You will need it. You’ve got this!! You will be amazing.” Another fan asked: “How’s mummy life going? How’s baby Nova?”
Radio presenter Fleur added: “It’s going well, thanks! Up and down days. Some days are so tough and others are more enjoyable. But ALL of it is worth it. Novia is doing well. Feeding well and getting bigger by the day x.”
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The proud mum announced the arrival of her daughter on Sunday (March 31) with an adorable first snap of the little one. Fleur took to Instagram with sweet snaps showing her carrying Nova on her chest while out and about with Marcel, 35.
But the birth last week was rather dramatic and the former X Factor star’s husband had to rush to catch baby Nova in his arms. Fleur admitted the whole experience was a “ride”. She said in her caption: “And just like that, our baby girl, Nova, is here!! Our daughter entered the world via squat position into the arms of my Husband and I on our living room floor!
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“One day I will share my birth story with you (what a RIDE!), but for now, we are resting and doing well. So thankful to the amazing midwives who were by my side, my birthing partners (my auntie Tina and my Husband @marcel__robin ) and all of our family who have been helping out and showering us with love. “It really does take a village! So grateful to God for this blessing. Our little Nova was born on the 22nd March and it feels like she’s always been here”.
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