‘I still miss breastfeeding’: Helen Flanagan breastfeeds son Charlie in sweet throwback and admits he’s ‘most likely her last’ baby
Helen Flanagan ‘misses’ breastfeeding her son Charlie because he is ‘most likely her last’ baby.
The 32-year-old actress took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday with an emotional update while sharing a throwback snap of herself breastfeeding her 15-month-old son.
Helen also has daughters Matilda, six, and Delilah, three, with Preston North End player Scott Sinclair, 33, but has now said they are unlikely to continue to expand their family.
Open: Helen Flanagan took to her social media on Tuesday and revealed how she misses breastfeeding her 15-month-old son Charlie as he is ‘most likely her last’ baby
Helen looked radiant in a pink heart print dress and wrote: “I still miss breastfeeding. I didn’t feel that way with the girls… I think it’s because Charlie will very likely be my last.’
The soap star is a big advocate for breastfeeding and has been praised in the past for speaking out about her struggles after sharing intimate posts with other mums.
Back in March, Helen said she was “quite emotional” at the thought of stopping breastfeeding.
Open: The 32-year-old actress said on her Instagram page in March that she was “quite emotional” at the thought of not breastfeeding her then-12-month-old Charlie
The mother-of-three took to her social media to describe her year-long journey with her youngest child, while sharing another snap of herself breastfeeding.
Openly opening up to her followers, the TV personality gave an honest account of how the trip has helped her mentally and physically, while also explaining what she’s been missing out on.
Helen wrote: “For 1 year I feed you my precious little boy. Not sure when our feeding journey will end… I think I will continue breastfeeding through the summer…
“I think it’s a comfort to him with his teething…it’s great to calm him down when he’s flying. I love breastfeeding as I like bonding (I know of course there are many ways to bond with your babies).
Dotingmum: Helen also has daughters Matilda, six, and Delilah, three, with Preston North End player Scott Sinclair, 33, but has now said they are unlikely to continue to expand their family
“I like that it’s just something I can do and my baby just needs me. He’s probably my last baby and I want to soak it all up. I’m feeling quite emotional about quitting.”
Describing how the bonding experience has benefited her in her own life, Helen described: “My hormones are stable when I’m breastfeeding and I love not having my periods and not having PMS.
“I love looking down and seeing his cute little face and big brown eyes… I think it calms me down when I’m scared.”
Helen then went on to describe some of the in-person time she craved, adding, “Though I do miss it… being able to have more alone time with Scott.”
Praise: The soap star is a big advocate for breastfeeding and has been praised in the past for opening up about her struggles after sharing intimate posts with other moms
Brave: The TV personality opened up openly to her followers and gave an honest account of how the trip has helped her mentally and physically
‘Being alone (not for a long time, I suppose I just have more freedom), being able to take the girls out for one and one on my own.’
Finally, she joked, “I’d say I have perky boobs, but that’s long gone.”
Helen is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster on the ITV soap Coronation Street from 2000 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2018.
The TV actress and footballer Scott have been together since 2009 when they met when the sportsman was playing for Wigan Athletic before announcing their engagement in 2018.
Happy couple: The TV actress and footballer Scott have been together since 2009 before announcing their engagement in 2018