‘I found being a new mum really tough’: Lucy Mecklenburgh says ‘it’s hard to tell’ whether she suffered with postnatal depression after welcoming son Roman during lockdown
Lucy Mecklenburgh has admitted she struggled following the birth of her first of her first child Roman – but isn’t sure if she suffered postnatal depression.
The former TOWIE star, 29, told a fan it is ‘hard to tell’ whether she had ‘any form of postnatal depression’ during a Q&A on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday.
In response, Lucy concluded: ‘Maybe. It’s hard to tell with lockdown on top of being a first time mum.
Opening up: Lucy Mecklenburgh has said it’s ‘hard to tell’ whether she suffered with any form of post-natal depression
‘I love Roman more than anything in the world but I found being a new mum really tough.
‘Sleep deprivation is torture! Then add on that a global pandemic, a baby with allergies & tongue tie. Lockdown parents u deserve a medal’ [sic]
When another fan asked how she coped with sleep deprivation, Lucy said: ‘I didn’t! I wish I had reached out for help looking back.
Q&A: The TOWIE star, 29, took to Instagram Stories on Tuesday to do a Q&A when a fan asked whether she suffered ‘with any form of post natal depression’
‘Please keep in contact with people who will support u and know it will 100% get better!
‘Nap if poss, don’t worry about the cleaning it can wait & don’t worry if u can’t even face getting out your pj’s somedays. Sending u love super mama’ [sic]
In 2021, Lucy revealed she is looking forward to ‘taking Roman out’ as well as ‘seeing friends and family, restaurants, atmosphere and lots of laughter’.
‘Lockdown parents you deserve a medal’: Lucy said that she found being a new mum really hard, combining sleep deprivation with a global pandemic and a baby with allergies and tongue tie
Lucy welcomed baby Roman with former Coronation Street star Ryan, 36, in February. Ryan shares daughter Scarlett, 12, with ex Tina O’Brien.
Lucy previously revealed she lost four stone after giving birth, telling MailOnline she ‘didn’t do any diet or quick fixes’.
She explained how she didn’t feel ‘pressured’ to return to exercising four times a week once her doctor gave her the all-clear to workout again.
Lucy continued: ‘I didn’t put pressure on myself and had good nights’ sleep. I just listened to my body and I needed rest.
‘For the first two months, I did the odd bit of walking. I try to get one nutritious meal in the day, not just coffee and biscuits which I would probably have if Ryan wasn’t such an amazing chef.
Sleep deprivation: When asked how she coped with the lack of sleep, Lucy admitted that she didn’t and in hindsight wishes she’d reached out for help
‘I tried to do 10 minute stretches a day and ease into light workouts at home – I haven’t got any big golden thing that gave me the weight loss.
‘I thought after my eight week check when I got the all clear [to exercise] I would have been back to training four times a week, but I just thought to myself “I’m tired, when I get an hour free, I either want to spend it by having a nap or it’s extra play time for Roman. There’s always something else that needs doing”.’
Admitting the things she once considered as paramount in her life have shifted, the TV star added: ‘It is important to stay fit and healthy to have some me-time, but when you have a newborn, you just want to sleep and spend time with your child.
‘Priorities do change, I don’t have time to train four times a week like I used to, but that’s fine. My life is different now, Roman is my priority, not the gym!’
Family: Lucy welcomed baby Roman with former Coronation Street star Ryan, 36, in February. Ryan shares daughter Scarlett, 12, with ex Tina O’Brien