Hilaria Baldwin is being slammed online after she shared a mirror selfie she took 24 hours after giving birth.
She and her husband, Alec Baldwin, welcomed their fourth child last week – a son named Romeo.
Following the new arrival, the mum-of-four shared a mirror selfie on Instagram that she says was taken 24 hours after giving birth.
She explained in the caption that she was keen to make a big statement about the expectations placed on women after they have had a baby.
She added that she had taken the photo after the birth of her sons, 20-month-old Leonardo and Rafael, 3.
She wrote:
“I always post a photo in this mirror in my hospital room within 24 hours after having my babies (except with Carmen…I was too much of a nervous first time mama).
“I took this photo, Friday, the morning after this new baby was born.
“My purpose here is to normalize the postpartum figure and over the next days, weeks, and months, show you how I strengthen my body and return to my non pregnant self.
“You all came with me through my pregnancy…now it’s time to turn back into me.
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“We all come in different shapes, sizes, and health experiences…but given the right love and care, we can feel really good within our skin.
“We just have to be patient and kind with our bodies. I’ll post my last two postpartum photos (Rafa and Leo) in my stories, so you can remember how we did this before.
“They are not glamorous, there is no filter, and I have a super sleepy face…but they are part of my real journey.
“I have so much respect and admiration for the human body…I hope that intention shines through and we can inspire each other to be healthier and happier.”
Many social media users were very unhappy with the new mum’s social media post.
One person commented:
“All you’re doing is f**king with real women who don’t have paid help, so self righteous.
“You’re hurting more than you are helping.”
Another added:
“Would not be doing this one day after delivering a child. Too many other things to think about.
“Most women do not look like this after delivery so I’m not sure this is helping anyone but yourself.”
Someone else wrote:
“The BIG. difference is that you will have help with your new baby and all your other kids and most women DO. NOT. Please sit down. You’re doing nothing for women.”
