Lucy Mecklenburgh slammed for saying only women who have had a baby understand their mother’s love in breastfeeding post
LUCY Mecklenburgh was slammed by fans after saying only women who had a baby could understand their mother’s love.
The former Towie star, 29, shared a picture of herself in a hospital bed as she breastfeeds her son Roman.
Standing next to Lucy – who shares Roman with fiancé Ryan Thomas – is the star’s mum, Linda.
She captioned the pic: “Happy Mother’s Day When you have a baby you only truly know all the selfless things your mum has done for you. Love you baby boy for making my day so special & mama Meck / nanny @kemsleyinteriordesign for everything”
However, some fans took issue with the statement, with one person saying: “What a gorgeous photo. But what about the ladies that can’t be mummies unfortunately. They also appreciate their own mummies probably so much more as they can’t have the same thing xxx”
Another added: “I never post on these things but i genuinely don’t think you’ve realised how that comment has come across.
“Thinking of those who can’t/don’t want to have children, it does not affect the relationship they have with their own family, or mother’s as you have said.
“I Genuinely don’t think you meant it to come across as it did but as someone with a social influence like yourself I do think it could of been worded more understandably, to those in a very different situation. Today is a hard day for many”
A third remarked: “So as an infertile woman I can’t possible appreciate my mother fully because I’ll never have children. Massive triggers from this post. Rethink your words carefully.”
Some people supported the message, with one saying: “You don’t quite understand until you have a baby do you. Hope you had an amazing day! Xx”
A second said: “So special & so so true ”
Lucy recently celebrated her baby Roman’s first birthday alongside other half Ryan Thomas.
Lucy started the day desperate for her little one to wake up as she shared pictures of the set up.
At the bottom of their stars, the star set up a balloon feature made of pink, green and brown balloons.
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Two teddy bears sat on a box beside the cake, which had an icing teddy bear, decorative icing and a number one on the top.
She wrote: “How is my baby boy 1. Thank you for making Romans day extra special @thedecordistrict@elan_cafe”
Ryan looked the picture of pride as he posed next to the set up for a special snap on the big day.
He captioned the pic: “Where has that year gone!!? Happy 1st Birthday king Roman ”