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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Danny Jones' wife Georgia Horsley shows off her figure in a tiny strapless bikini during sun-soaked girls' trip - amid reports she's 'set to join This Morning line-up'
Danny Jones' wife Georgia Horsley looked nothing short of incredible on Monday as she showed off her figure in a tiny, strapless bikini. Sharing a snap on her Instagram stories, the mother-of-one, 38, slipped into a black and white two-piece as she soaked up the sun by the pool during a getaway with her girlfriends. Shielding her eyes from the sun, she added a pair of dark sunglasses to her holiday look, further accessorising with gold bracelets and earrings. Making the most of her holiday, Georgia happily sipped on a refreshing looking beverage as she beamed for the snap. Captioning her post, she penned: 'So much to catch you guys up on... But right now it's time for some Zzz. The Best couple of days with the best friends.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Georgia's sunny getaway comes amid reports she is being lined up for a bigger role on This Morning after filming a powerful segment on postnatal depression. The wife of McFly 's Danny Jones is thought to have really impressed ITV bosses, who are 'delighted' to be working with her and hope to make her a regular on the daytime show. Georgia, a popular mummy influencer and podcast host, has been very open about her own mental health struggles after giving birth to her son Cooper, seven, who she shares with the singer, 39. A source told The Sun that her openness to talk about the subject and being able to sit down with other mums to share their stories for the moving feature has really caught the bosses attention and they are keen to have her on board. They said: 'She has interviewed other mums who have experienced post Natal depression and is very open herself. 'Producers are hopeful that if she if the collaboration goes well Georgia will become a new face of the show. 'She has a really successful podcast and a loyal following which is ideal for helping to boost viewing figures.' Georgia's husband Danny previously spoke about her hidden battle during his stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. The wife of McFly 's Danny Jones is thought to have really impressed ITV bosses, who are 'delighted' to be working with her and hope to make her a regular on the daytime show (pictured with her six-year-old-son Cooper) He revealed: 'Looking back she had post Natal depression and that is so hard and what made it harder is that she didn't know. 'I wanted to try and fix it and go 'come on you can do this' and that's not what she needed.' MailOnline have contacted Georgia and This Morning representatives for comment. Just last month, during mental health week, she reminded her followers to check in on their mummy friends and to ask them twice if they are OK. She wrote: 'A little thought from me. When I had little man. i didn't know this new me. I didn't particularly like her. I hadn't met her and I doubted her ability. 'I wanted the old me back, but without realising it, I needed to feel it and cry. I hid the doubt and lack of control I felt. She added: 'I'd never experienced any wobble with my mental was new too. So I did the worst thing. I pushed it down and tried to hide 'Can you new mummies promise me one be honest, feel the feels.' Georgia then ended: 'Parenting is not perfect.' The potential new gig comes just months after the couple weathered a rough patch following Danny's drunken snog with Love Island star Maura Higgins at the BRITs. The couple are said to no longer have a 'normal relationship' after he was filmed kissing former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins, 34, at a BRIT Awards after party in February. It has been over a month since Danny and Georgia have been pictured together in public after they seemingly put on a 'united front' and decided to remain in their 10-year relationship. At the end of May Georgia gave an insight into her 'life lately' with an update on Wednesday - but failed to mention the McFly star. She shared a series of recent photos with Cooper and her friends - with Danny missing. She captioned the post: 'Life lately… Friends, family, filming, fresh air and fun… lots of lovely fun.' Danny and Georgia's marriage was rocked after the I'm A Celeb winner shared a drunken kiss with campmate Maura at a Universal Records party and further reports claimed the pair had continued their night until 6am, sharing wine together at Nobu Hotel bar. Danny, who apologised to his wife and family for 'putting them in this situation', has stayed living at the couple's West London home, where Georgia moved to on her own as he appeared on the ITV jungle series in December. Now, sources have claimed to MailOnline that despite their efforts, Danny and Georgia are like 'passing ships' and friends fear their relationship is hanging on by a thread. A source told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes. 'They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. 'Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. 'But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. 'They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal.' Georgia, who's a former Miss England, temporarily moved out of the family home in the wake of the kissing scandal. But after deciding to give their marriage a second chance, she returned to the property as sources claimed Danny was willing to do 'anything to make it work.' MailOnline contacted Danny's representatives for comment at the time. WHAT IS POSTNATAL DEPRESSION? Postnatal depression is a form of the mental-health condition that affects more than one in 10 women in the UK and US within a year of giving birth. As many men can be affected as women, research suggests. Many parents feel down, teary and anxious within the first two weeks of having a child, which is often called the 'baby blues'. But if symptoms start later or last longer, they may be suffering from postnatal depression. Postnatal depression is just as serious as others form of the mental-health disorder. Symptoms include: Persistent sadness Lack of enjoyment or interest in the wider world Fatigue Insomnia Struggling to bond with your baby Withdrawing from others Difficulty concentrating and making decisions Frightening thoughts, such as hurting your baby Sufferers should not wait for their symptoms to just go away. Instead they should recognise that it is not their fault they are depressed and it does not make them a bad parent. If you or your partner may be suffering, talk to your GP or health visitor. Treatments can include self-help, such as talking to loved ones, resting when you can and making time to do things you enjoy. Therapy may also be prescribed. In severe cases where other options have not helped, antidepressants may be recommended. Doctors will prescribe ones that are safe to take while breastfeeding. Postnatal depression's cause is unclear, however, it is more common in those with a history of mental-health problems. Lack of support from loved ones, a poor relationship with the partner and a life-changing event, such as bereavement, can also raise the risk.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny Jones' wife Georgia 'set to join This Morning line-up' after brave postnatal depression confession
Georgia Jones is being lined up for a bigger role on This Morning after filming a powerful segment on postnatal depression. The wife of McFly 's Danny Jones is thought to have really impressed ITV bosses, who are 'delighted' to be working with her and hope to make her a regular on the daytime show. Georgia, 38, a popular mummy influencer and podcast host, has been very open about her own mental health struggles after giving birth to her son Cooper, seven, who she shares with the singer, 39. A source told The Sun that her openness to talk about the subject and being able to sit down with other mums to share their stories for the moving feature has really caught the bosses attention and they are keen to have her on board. They said: 'She has interviewed other mums who have experienced post Natal depression and is very open herself. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Producers are hopeful that if she if the collaboration goes well Georgia will become a new face of the show. 'She has a really successful podcast and a loyal following which is ideal for helping to boost viewing figures.' Georgia's husband Danny previously spoke about her hidden battle during his stint on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. He revealed: 'Looking back she had post Natal depression and that is so hard and what made it harder is that she didn't know. 'I wanted to try and fix it and go 'come on you can do this' and that's not what she needed.' MailOnline have contacted Georgia and This Morning representatives for comment. Just last month, during mental health week, she reminded her followers to check in on their mummy friends and to ask them twice if they are OK. She wrote: 'A little thought from me. When I had little man. i didn't know this new me. I didn't particularly like her. I hadn't met her and I doubted her ability. 'I wanted the old me back, but without realising it, I needed to feel it and cry. I hid the doubt and lack of control I felt. She added: 'I'd never experienced any wobble with my mental was new too. So I did the worst thing. I pushed it down and tried to hide 'Can you new mummies promise me one be honest, feel the feels.' Georgia then ended: 'Parenting is not perfect.' The potential new gig comes just months after the couple weathered a rough patch following Danny's drunken snog with Love Island star Maura Higgins at the BRITs. The couple are said to no longer have a 'normal relationship' after he was filmed kissing former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins, 34, at a BRIT Awards after party in February. It has been over a month since Danny and Georgia have been pictured together in public after they seemingly put on a 'united front' and decided to remain in their 10-year relationship. At the end of May Georgia gave an insight into her 'life lately' with an update on Wednesday - but failed to mention the McFly star. She shared a series of recent photos with Cooper and her friends - with Danny missing. She captioned the post: 'Life lately… Friends, family, filming, fresh air and fun… lots of lovely fun.' Danny and Georgia's marriage was rocked after the I'm A Celeb winner shared a drunken kiss with campmate Maura at a Universal Records party and further reports claimed the pair had continued their night until 6am, sharing wine together at Nobu Hotel bar. Danny, who apologised to his wife and family for 'putting them in this situation', has stayed living at the couple's West London home, where Georgia moved to on her own as he appeared on the ITV jungle series in December. Now, sources have claimed to MailOnline that despite their efforts, Danny and Georgia are like 'passing ships' and friends fear their relationship is hanging on by a thread. A source told MailOnline: 'Danny and Georgia have been trying to navigate a very difficult time in their marriage and for the best part they have been taking each day as it comes. 'They may be living under the same roof, but they barely see each other and right now are like passing ships. 'Danny is preparing for his summer gigs with McFly, and Georgia has been attending influencer events and collaborating with brands, all while looking after son, Cooper, who regularly features on her Instagram profile. 'But when they're not working, Danny is out on his motorbike or exercising in the gym, and Georgia is either on her own or spending time with family and girlfriends. 'They haven't actually been publicly seen together for six weeks and behind the scenes, their relationship is anything but normal.' Georgia, who's a former Miss England, temporarily moved out of the family home in the wake of the kissing scandal. But after deciding to give their marriage a second chance, she returned to the property as sources claimed Danny was willing to do 'anything to make it work.' MailOnline contacted Danny's representatives for comment at the time. WHAT IS POSTNATAL DEPRESSION? Postnatal depression is a form of the mental-health condition that affects more than one in 10 women in the UK and US within a year of giving birth. As many men can be affected as women, research suggests. Many parents feel down, teary and anxious within the first two weeks of having a child, which is often called the 'baby blues'. But if symptoms start later or last longer, they may be suffering from postnatal depression. Postnatal depression is just as serious as others form of the mental-health disorder. Symptoms include: Persistent sadness Lack of enjoyment or interest in the wider world Fatigue Insomnia Struggling to bond with your baby Withdrawing from others Difficulty concentrating and making decisions Frightening thoughts, such as hurting your baby Sufferers should not wait for their symptoms to just go away. Instead they should recognise that it is not their fault they are depressed and it does not make them a bad parent. If you or your partner may be suffering, talk to your GP or health visitor. Treatments can include self-help, such as talking to loved ones, resting when you can and making time to do things you enjoy. Therapy may also be prescribed. In severe cases where other options have not helped, antidepressants may be recommended. Doctors will prescribe ones that are safe to take while breastfeeding. Postnatal depression's cause is unclear, however, it is more common in those with a history of mental-health problems. Lack of support from loved ones, a poor relationship with the partner and a life-changing event, such as bereavement, can also raise the risk.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
‘Men are not expected to be interested in babies': how society lets new fathers – and their families
Dean Rogut was holding it together. He had become a father for the first time, but it had not gone to plan. At 12 weeks pregnant, his wife was put on bed rest. At 24 weeks, their son, Max, was born. As the weeks went by, things were hard. There were times when they thought they might lose Max. Throughout that period, in and out of the NICU watching their tiny baby, Rogut took 'the very male supporting role'. He supported his wife. He was the point of contact if anyone needed to know what was going on. But it felt as though he was in a sensory deprivation tank. He became detached from everything and anything. 'I was very much in survival mode – but trying to keep everyone else sort of above water.' Staff would check in and ask, 'How's mum doing today?' No one asked about how Rogut was doing unless his forthright wife told them to. His friends would get in touch, but there wasn't much they could do. About halfway through the 121 days Max spent in hospital, his wife was diagnosed with postnatal depression, which helped her access support. 'But yeah, there was nothing really for me.' Max was born in March. He came home around July. The new family got into a routine. Rogut was problem solving, helping his wife. He had friends around him. It would have looked to the outside world that he was doing OK. That he was being a good dad. 'I didn't realise how bad I was until about November, December when I hit the wall.' He became clinically depressed, suicidal. He checked into a hospital. A baby is a beautiful thing. But for decades, after years of advocacy, researchers and health systems have recognised that the arrival of a baby can also be a challenging, traumatic, disorienting thing for new mothers. Up to one in five mothers experience perinatal anxiety or depression. As a result, women are screened for their mental health at metronomic points throughout the orchestrated health path from confirmation of pregnancy through to their infant's routine immunisations. Maternal mental health remains a serious problem, but one for which a system exists. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads There is no such system for fathers. And an increasing body of research shows about one in 10 fathers experience serious mental health issues in the period before and after their child is born. It is also showing that the impacts of this are not just devastating for the fathers, but for their partners and their children. 'We don't have a community where we wrap our arms around fathers in the same way that we do around mothers in the early stages,' says Deakin University Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald, convener of the Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium. 'Instead the language is around fathers being a support for the mother. There's not a discussion about who the support is for fathers.' It means that fathers, like Rogut – but not limited to those who have had traumatic experiences – can slip through the cracks. When you think about the challenges facing a first-time father, says Associate Professor Richard Fletcher, who leads the Fathers and Families Research Program at the University of Newcastle, 'the context for him having the baby is one that's like being in a desert and not even being aware of how thirsty you are, but there's no water anywhere'. 'The dads are isolated from pretty well everything.' It is not a phenomenon limited to Australia. Dr Sharin Baldwin conducted a systematic review on perinatal mental health in the UK in 2018. 'What stands out most is how often men feel invisible or excluded in the perinatal period,' she says. Meanwhile, they were dealing with challenges associated with changes in identity and their relationship, financial pressures and work-life balance. Not much has changed since then, she says. 'Many men suffer in silence during one of the most significant transitions in their lives.' 'Families don't work as individuals, they work as systems. So if one part of that system is really struggling, the rest of the system isn't going to be working as well,' Macdonald says. 'If we can care for the father, then the father does provide a better source of care. The father becomes a partner of the healthcare system in supporting the mother and child, but that's not possible if we haven't cared for the father as well.' The figure of 10% of new fathers experiencing mental health difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, is an estimation. One reason, says Macdonald, is 'we don't really have proper screening anywhere for new fathers'. The second is that male depression often looks quite different from perinatal depression in women. 'What we do find is very high correlations between feelings of anger. It doesn't necessarily mean that they're aggressive, it just means that there's an internalised sense of anger,' she says. It may be adaptive, 'a sense [in fathers] that there's an energy there to manage; to fight against this feeling of depression and sadness – but it needs support.' A recent systematic review of paternal coping identified in fathers a cohort of what Macdonald calls 'dual copers' – men who look as if they are doing really well but have underlying unaddressed unease. 'These dual copers in men often are also engaging in avoidant behaviours. Things that are distracting, things that will reduce the emotional intensity of the feelings that they're having, and that may include things like alcohol use.' The review echoes findings from Baldwin in the UK: 'For fathers, distress may show up as anger, irritability, or conflict, and through avoidant behaviours like working excessively, smoking, gambling or increased focus on activities like sports or sex.' When Macdonald and a team tracked a Covid cohort of dual copers, the study found higher rates of depression over time than among other fathers. 'But everyone looks at them and thinks 'Oh, you seem to be doing alright … We won't dig any deeper,'' she says. 'And my fear is that's where we start to see risk for suicide.' The way society expects fathers to engage in domestic life has undergone a fundamental shift within the last 30 years. 'Couples before birth say what they want is a more egalitarian arrangement,' says Fletcher. 'The community's changed quite a bit but the system around dads hasn't changed. That makes it hard for them to be clear about 'Well, what's my role, exactly?'' The message to fathers about the role they are expected to play, from antenatal care to the way Australia structures parental leave, Fletcher says is: 'Well, we think it's pretty small.' Sign up to Five Great Reads Each week our editors select five of the most interesting, entertaining and thoughtful reads published by Guardian Australia and our international colleagues. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Saturday morning after newsletter promotion While couples entering into pregnancies often expect egalitarian parenting, the fundamental cultural preparation for being a parent is often different for men and women. 'There's been this lifetime of socialisation towards motherhood for women, and less so of that for men,' says Macdonald. 'The social environment is one where men are not expected to be caring for babies or interested in babies,' says Fletcher. This can make the transition to parenthood difficult for men. It is well established that men frequently take longer to bond with their babies than women. But the work of addressing that, says Fletcher, cannot be left up to individual men, operating in a vacuum. 'People think we've really got to get those dads to change their attitudes and be more egalitarian. That's the task. Whereas I would say we've got to change the system surrounding conception, pregnancy and birth so that it's assumed he's part of it.' Caring and earning dynamics established early in family life can be difficult to untangle, and can cause long-term conflict when the reality of the division of caring does not cohere with the vision parents had when entering parenthood. Both parties can feel disappointed, says Fletcher – though women often more so, left literally holding the baby if their partner retreats into work, or hobbies, or alcohol as a way of coping with their own distress. The chasm between parents' expectation and experience, between fathers' needs and support, leaves families fumbling. They're asking, says Macdonald: 'Why does the system not respond to what we do as a family and what we need?' 'My hope is that we're seeing a potential tipping point … where we see the family as a system; where we see both parents as providers, not just fathers, which means both parents are also protectors, both parents are carers, emotional caregivers.' But that needs intervention. 'The simple thing' that governments could do, says Fletcher, is screen new fathers for anxiety and depression. 'I think that's a basic fundamental thing.' The NHS in the UK introduced screening for fathers by health visitors when their partners had already been identified as having perinatal mental health problems. Baldwin says it is a positive step, but is only part of the solution. 'What we really need is a broader cultural and systemic shift that normalises support for fathers.' Often when one asks new fathers how they are doing, they are reluctant to identify that they are struggling. Their response, says Fletcher, is: ''No, look after her.'' It is a mistake to attribute this to the father's sense of the need to preserve a stoic masculinity, he argues. 'The evidence says that they're not so much thinking about that they want to be tough and super masculine, but they care for their partner.' They can see that their partner's needs are most acute. 'They're not thinking, 'Oh, what about me?'' This means the need for services which are specifically targeted towards fathers. A recent trial of an app which asked fathers to track their moods and offered cognitive behavioural therapy interventions, developed by Dr Sam Teague at James Cook University, found an improvement in fathers with anxiety, stress and even those with severe depression. Fathers also reported improved relationships with their partners. Likewise Fletcher, with a team, developed a father-specific mobile-based information support service called SMS4dads which has more than 18,000 fathers signed up. A feasibility study for the service in 2019 found that fathers using the app improved their relationship with their baby and partner, and reduced their sense of isolation. Fletcher and Macdonald say the field of advocates and researchers invested in fatherhood is growing, but efforts to support fathers and their families are still often quite piecemeal. Macdonald advocates using the universal GP system, and encouraging men in the early stages of fatherhood to attend routine mental and physical health checks – 'just full-on dad checks across that period of time'. 'A number of practitioners have told us they don't feel as confident working with fathers, but once there's training to do this, they feel very confident,' she says. One program working to skill up health practitioners, including GPs, Men in Mind, has recently been given funding to expand. Both Macdonald and Fletcher also say restructuring the parental leave system to allow fathers to be primary caregiver for a period is fundamental to the health of fathers and the families they are part of. Dean Rogut's son is now a teenager. With the passage of time, Rogut has become able to share his experience. For a few years, around the time of his son's birthday, tensions would be high in his home, the relationship would struggle. Now, he is a community champion for perinatal mental health service Panda, and even as he trawls through the darkest of his memories, he comes across as confident, open. Things have changed for fathers in the last decade, he says. 'We know this happens and there's more of a spotlight on it,' he says. What might have been different if he had been viewed as someone who needed help, too? 'I don't think I would have ended up in hospital, to be honest,' he says. He may have received support before he reached his crisis point. 'It's all those kinds of things that we look back on and think, 'If only'.' In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. For Panda, call 1300 726 306. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@ or jo@ In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. Other international helplines can be found at
BBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Why some women dey chop dia placenta afta childbirth?
Placenta na waste product from childbirth, so why anyone go choose to eat raw human placenta? E dey sustain life inside womb and don fulfil im primary purpose once e comot from di mama body afta childbirth. Di human placenta den become somtin wey dem suppose trowey - but no be evribodi dey see am dat way. Some pipo believe say di nutrients wey don pass from mama to pikin over months of pregnancy still dey inside di organ and no suppose waste. Dem believe say di raw placenta fit provide just wetin di mama need as she dey recover from childbirth and begin to breastfeed. Some women prefer to drink di placenta in a fruit smoothie hours afta dem give birth, some prefer to keep am cool and dry am so dem go use am make capsules. Dem dey convinced say di magic bullet fit give dem energy boost, fit encourage breastmilk production, and even prevent post-natal depression. Charlie Poulter from Reading, Berkshire, England, believe say ingesting a palm-sized piece of placenta within a cocktail of red berries and banana bin give her energy afta her labour. "I drink am quickly becos I no want think about am," she tok. "But I bin just push a baby out, I bin get lots of pipo dey look at me. I bin insignificant compared to wetin I just go through. "I bin think 'if dis go stop post-natal depression and give me some energy, den I fit drink three-quarters of a pint of liquid. Man up and drink am'," she tok. Di woman motivation bin dey clear. She bin dey receive therapy for depression for 18 months wen she get belle and she bin dey concerned say she fit develop post-natal depression. "I bin neva hear of placenta encapsulation bifor but find out say e fit help wit di baby blues. "I bin dey willing to try anytin and my husband say even if e get placebo effect, e no mata, e no go harm you." She say she bin no develop post-natal depression and "swear say na di placenta". Humans dey for minority over placentophagy, wey mean to eat di placenta. Wit di exception of marine mammals and some domesticated ones, all oda mammals dey eat di afta birth - possibly to help wit di bonding process. Dem dey use dried placenta for some traditional Chinese medicine and dem believe say e dey restorative, but di practice of placentophagy na trend in western culture and e dey controversial. Eating placenta 'no benefit health' Scientific evidence no support claim say to dey eat di placenta afta childbirth fit protect women against depression and boost energy, US research suggest. Claims wey tok say di placenta contains vitamins wey fit benefit a woman health don increased interest for di practice in recent years. But one review by Northwestern University no find proven benefits and research on di potential risks. Di Royal College of Midwives say make e be di woman choice. Di researchers tok say di popularity of eating placentas don rise but dis fit be sake of media reports, blogs and websites wey dey influence women. Review wey dem publish for Archives of Women's Mental Health, bin look at 10 published studies wey dey related to eating placenta. But e no find any data to support di claims say to dey eat di placenta raw, cooked or in pill form get any health benefits. Di review also say studies no dey wey look at di risks of eating di placenta. Di organ dey act as filter to absorb and protect di developing foetus from toxins and pollutants. As a result, di scientists say, bacteria or viruses fit remain within di placenta tissues afta birth. Lead study author Cynthia Coyle, wey be clinical psychologist for Northwestern University, say: "Our sense be say women wey dey choose placentophagy, wey fit otherwise dey veri careful about wetin dem dey put into dia bodies during pregnancy and nursing, dey willing to ingest somtin without evidence of im benefits and, more importantly, of im potential risks to demsefs and dia nursing infants. "Regulations no dey on how dem dey store and prepare di placenta, and di dosing no dey consistent. "Women really no know wetin dem dey ingest." Louise Silverton, of di Royal College of Midwives, say enough evidence no dey for dem to dey able to advise women about eating dia placenta. "E gatz be di woman choice if she choose to do am. "Women gatz dey aware sat like any foodstuff, placentas fit go off, so care go dey needed about how dem dey stored." She add: "If woman dey intend to do dis, dem gatz am wit dia midwife ahead of di birth so arrangements fit dey to ensure she get her placenta." Dr Daghni Rajasingam, wey be consultant obstetrician, say although di placenta dey veri rich in blood flow, to ingest am get potential risks. "Wetin women do wit dia placenta dey up to dem - but I no go recommend make dem eat am."
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ferne McCann ‘lets slip' THIRD pregnancy news saying ‘I'm not done yet' with having kids
FERNE McCann wants even more kids as she reveals she might have a third baby. The mum-of-two was asked about her family plans after opening up on experiencing some postnatal depression during an appearance on the Dr Louise Newson podcast. 4 4 4 "You said you've got two children and you're stopping, I said that when I was 35 and on my 40th birthday I found out I was pregnant," Dr Louise began in her question to Ferne. "So what's your focus? What are you up to?" she asked Ferne. The reality TV star said: "My sensible head is like 'no more babies,' but I don't feel done. "I've got my two girlies, [and] am I done? I don't know." Ferne, 34, revealed she was starting her own podcast called, Every Cloud, after ending her reality show last year so she could focus on "other passions." The TV star rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex in 2013 and quit the show in 2016. Ferne is a mother to two daughters: Sunday, who was born in 2017 with her ex-boyfriend, Arthur Collins, and Finty, who was born in 2023 with her fiancé, Lorri Haines. Lorri also has a son with a former partner. She was recently mum-shamed after sharing a photo of feeding her 20-month old daughter to Instagram. In the picture, Finty is feeding while Ferne kissing her child lovingly on the top of her head as they sit on the sofa. Ferne McCann twirls around in green bikini on holiday and tells fans she has 'sagging boobs and cellulite' Alongside the snap, the star wrote: 'Haven't posted about my breastfeeding journey in a while, but I still get a lot of people asking if I'm still doing it. 'In complete honesty, I've been a bit nervous to share about it lately. Even though I'm such a big advocate for breastfeeding, the truth is, I've been afraid of what people might think or say now that Finty is 20 months old.' 'I'm sharing this because if you're like me and still feeding, and you're feeling pressure to stop or wondering if it's 'not the norm' to breastfeed past one, I just want you to know…there are plenty of mums still doing it. Keep going, mamma,' she added. What is postnatal depression? Postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects parents after they have a baby. The major depression is triggered by childbirth but is much more severe than just the "baby blues". It can also occur following a miscarriage or stillbirth of a baby. Many women can feel emotional and anxious after the birth of their child, commonly referred to as the 'baby blues', this will only last for a few weeks after giving birth. If these symptoms start to last longer the NHS advises that you could be suffering with postnatal depression. The symptoms include but are not limited to: a persistent feeling of sadness, lack of enjoyment and loss of interest in the outside world, as well as your baby, and a lack of energy. These signs can build up gradually so a lot of people don't immediately identify that they have postnatal depression. A number of celebrity mums have opened up about suffering from postnatal depression following giving birth. Singer Adele has said that after the birth of her son Angelo she felt 'inadequate' and embarrassed to talk about how she was feeling. John Legend's wife and model Chrissy Teigen revealed she was diagnosed with postnatal depression in December after going into a downward spiral following the birth of her daughter Luna. Gwyneth Paltrow explained she was dogged by postnatal depression after son Moses was born in 2006. Loose Woman Stacey Solomon said she suffered from depression after the birth of her first son Zachary when she was just 18 years old. While her co-host Andrea McLean has also talked about the condition on the programme. Another famous face to talk about her experience is WAG Rebekah Vardy after she gave birth to son Finley with footballer husband Jamie Vardy. Kate Middleton visited Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute at King's College London to discuss postpartum depression with experts. After speaking to scientists, the Duchess reflected on the day; although she has never explicitly claimed to have suffered with it, she said: "There's an expectation you're going to be super happy all the time, and one in four of us aren't." Melanie Hughes, former Miss Wales and Corrie actress tragically passed away in October 2017 due to her heavy drinking, linked to her post natal depression. While she was praised for her open and honest discussion about motherhood, with some calling her a 'rockstar' and others praising her for 'going at her child's pace'. However, others were quick to criticise her, stating her daughter was 'too old' to still be latched on. The NHS says the amount of time a baby is breastfed relies entirely on the it and the mother. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk only) for around the first six months of a baby's life, at which point it is ideal to start introducing solid foods. "You and your baby can carry on enjoying the benefits of breastfeeding for as long as you like," the NHS recommends. "Breastfeeding into your baby's 2nd year or beyond, alongside other foods, is ideal." 4
