Mum criticised after sharing this photo one week after giving birth

Personal trainer Chontel Duncan is trying to spread the message that every pregnancy - and every body - is different.

The model, who welcomed her second child Swayde Noel late last month, shared a photo of herself showing off her abs one week after giving birth. And the mum-of-two appeared to anticipate some criticism for the photo. The 28 year old told her 605,000 followers that there's no "normal", and emphasised that this is simply her body type. The Australian mum-of-two wrote:

"Now before anyone jumps down my throat saying anything negative think before you type. "Everyone is unique and different in their own special way. There is no 'one' journey or one way, this is my 'normal'. "No one is forced to follow my account/s, I openly share my life for all who appreciate it, that includes the highs and the lows. "I am only one person, so therefore I cannot possible relate to everyone's experience. "If your instant response isn't positive I challenge you to see beyond your negativity and find the kindness within."

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZkxKy6AYvy/?taken-by=chontelduncan Chontel went on to say she had been blessed with a "very enjoyable pregnancy", with no morning sickness. She added:

"Could not be more grateful. "I grew a full term 8 pound baby, delivering through c-section on the 20th Sept which is when that bump photo was taken. "A week later I took my first 'post pregnancy' progression photo. (As shown above) "In a weeks time I start my very own 8 week transformation program @hiit_australia for the first few weeks it will be all about the nutrition plan. "When I am given the all clear I will incorporate light walking and eventually be able to go back to training. "I plan to keep you all up to date as I find my new routine as a mummy of 2 beautiful blessings."