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New mom Chrissy Teigen believes breastfeeding is hard work

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New mom Chrissy Teigen believes breastfeeding is hard work

The model and new mom gets real about the struggles and surprises of motherhood

Though breastfeeding is a naturally beautiful process, it doesn’t come naturally for many. It may take a while before some new moms can finally get the hang of nursing their newborns. It can also sometimes be downright uncomfortable and even, frustrating.

New moms often feel blindsided by just how long breastfeeding takes. And celebrities like model Chrissy Teigen are no exception.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight (ET), she admitted how it sometimes kind of makes her feel like, well, a “cow.”

A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on May 18, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

She gave birth to her first child with singer John Legend nearly two months ago. In the said interview, she gushed about little milestones such as baby Luna Simone’s first smile and making eye contact.

"There is no feeling like that first little smile..."

“Her eyes have uncrossed a little bit, and, like, now, rather than looking right through you, she looks at you, which is really nice,” marvelled the new mom. “There is no feeling like that first little smile, your first Mother’s Day, which was so beautiful and sweet to me. The entire day my eyes were on the verge of tears because I was so happy.”

A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on May 30, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT

The funny model became more candid when talking about breastfeeding. More on that on the next page!

Though it is a very special bond, she admits she was shocked by the grueling feeding schedule of a newborn. “The feeding schedule surprised me a lot. If you kind of do the math, you’re kind of breastfeeding for 10 hours a day total,” she told ET. “It’s very loving and sweet, but it’s not easy. They just use you for your milk and you just feel like you are just a cow all day.”

Adds the new mom, “It’s hard to work your entire day around getting her the nourishment she needs because they are just little animals.”

"[Breastfeeding] is very loving and sweet, but it’s not easy."

Sunday with my ladies

A photo posted by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Jun 26, 2016 at 5:34pm PDT

Though many moms—celebrity or otherwise—idealize breastfeeding, it’s refreshing to see a new mom who’s not afraid to own up to their striuggles, revealing the not-so pretty side of motherhood.

hi my lulu!

A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Apr 19, 2016 at 4:02pm PDT

Being a new mom can be draining, exhausting but it can also be blissful and rewarding. It’s good to know that there are moms like Chrissy who can serve as an inspiration to other moms, reassuring them that they’re not alone.

READ: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcome baby girl!

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