Rebekah Vardy says ‘imperfection is beautiful’ as she proudly reveals ‘wrinkly skin and stretch marks’ after giving birth
The mum-of-four has revealed her pride in her figure after giving birth to her fourth child
REBEKAH Vardy has shown off pictures of her belly as she reveals the after-effects of having her fourth child.
The stunning footballer's wife gave birth to her baby son just two weeks ago and posted a 'before and after' shot of her baby bump onto Instagram.
Rebekah, 35, showed a close-up of her post-baby belly and proudly declared that people need to "learn to love the wrinkly skin and stretch marks" that being a new mum comes with.
She wrote alongside the pic: "Our bodies go through so many changes growing a baby, it's not easy it's tough on women!"
"The trauma of childbirth, the sleep deprivation that follows, the ups and downs! We never fully recover!
"Learn to love the wrinkly skin, the stretch marks, the deflated once perky boobs...
"Perfection doesn't exist... it's just an illusion! Imperfection is beautiful! ❤❤ #nofilter #childbirth #pregnancy #reality #imperfection #postbabybody."
Another follower added: "Such a beautiful message that's true but many people don't see it 💗"
A third agreed and said: "Thank you posting this honest picture. Your gorgeous by the way & an inspiration ❤️"
The new mum and her hubby - Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - previously revealed to The Sun that they are not planning on having any more children.
Rebekah already has Megan, 11, and six-year-old Taylor from former relationships, as well as 22-month-old Sofia with Jamie and the new baby.
In a bid to get healthy following the birth of her baby, Rebekah revealed she had her placenta turned into capsules she could consume.
“I told Jamie I’d cook him some of my placenta but he wasn’t impressed.”
The star joined a team of celebrities who are beginning to come forward with their body imperfections to reduce the stigma around stretch marks - with US presenter Chrissy Teigen getting praise from her fans for posting a similar pic yesterday.
Chrissy, 31, became a mum for the first time nine months ago, and has made no secret of the love of her family and the changes her body went through while pregnant.
The picture has been shared more than four-and-a-half thousand times on Twitter as those who suffer from similar issues flood her comments with messages of praise.
One wrote: “this (and your wit) is why you are my favorite”
Another added: “you’re real as f***. thanks for reminding everyone that not everyone is 100% flawless (even tho you are and stuff)”
A fellow mum said: “girl I got em there too. You had a baby..like delivered a human to this world so you earned em”
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