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Women Are Posting Their Post-Birth Pics After Kate Middleton’s Flawless Photos To Show How Different It Was For Them
After the birth of their third child, Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge did what royal family is expected to do and presented the youngest heir to the throne of the family for the world to see.
Kate Middleton was, as you would expect from a royal, well-groomed and putting on her best face, despite giving birth just hours previously. Some people were shocked however, by just how amazing she looked, flawless and still sporting that pregnancy glow in full makeup and heels. This has prompted a variety of responses, from sympathy for the amount of pressure she must experience to look her best even hours postpartum, to criticism for creating impossibly high expectations for other women.
But the best responses are from those new moms who are sharing their own hilariously real and disheveled post-birth photos. Not everyone has the luxury of a team of makeup and hair professionals at their disposal!
Obviously, the Duchess was just doing her job and probably loves these tongue-in-cheek comparisons. Giving birth is seriously hard work, and while Kate is required to go out into the glare of the media spotlight and be a role model, most women prefer a hard-earned rest and a square meal. Scroll down to check out the hilariously real post-natal comparisons for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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Naturally, people started wondering what sorcery this is
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Some even said she must be the real Wonder Woman
While other moms started sharing their own pics, proving the reality was much different for them
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Some wished they looked that good after years of taking care of their children, not even hours
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Other moms started saying she’s just hiding it all in and shared messages of compassion
And some were setting new goals for themselves in life
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stellermatt 6 years ago
It's almost like Kate is somehow related to the future King of England or something... with access to superior health care and their many members of staff and unlimited funds... Oh wait, hang on...
Maria Ofar 6 years ago
the best healthcare in the world doesn't magic a baby out of your vagina...
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Pamela24 6 years ago
Okay, I have a bit of an unrelated question - why does everyone keep talking about her as "Kate Middleton", when she hasn't been Kate Middle ton for 7 years? (Round of applause for all mothers - I really can't understand your powers.)
The Laugh Fan 6 years ago
Because they lack the knowledge perhaps? She's Kate Mountbatten-Windsor. I seriously doubt a family as old fashioned as the Royals would have let her keep her maiden name! She correctly should be referred to as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.. Some people abbreviate it to Kate Cambridge as it's less of a mouthful. Kate Middleton is not her name now as she took William's surname upon marriage and they try very hard to get people to refer to her as Catherine. That's the name William uses in public. The celebrities mentioned might only use their maiden names as that is the name they had when they became famous. Catherine Zeta Jones is known as Mrs Douglas outside of her work. Cate Blanchett is Cate Upton. Using their maiden names gets them a degree of anonymity should they want it.
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Irene Gubelius 6 years ago
Bet she collapsed in bed as soon as she was home. With an entire team taking care of you, you can hold it together for a few minutes to take pictures. It also depends on how easy the birth was. After my first C-section I didn't know what reality was until the 3rd day and after my 2nd C-section I was walking up and down the hallways in the hospital 2 hours after surgery.
Virginie Boutias 6 years ago
Exactly !!! She had a rather quick delivery, a lot of make up, and it's only for 5 minutes in front of the cameras.
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stellermatt 6 years ago
It's almost like Kate is somehow related to the future King of England or something... with access to superior health care and their many members of staff and unlimited funds... Oh wait, hang on...
Maria Ofar 6 years ago
the best healthcare in the world doesn't magic a baby out of your vagina...
Load More Replies... Pamela24 6 years ago
Okay, I have a bit of an unrelated question - why does everyone keep talking about her as "Kate Middleton", when she hasn't been Kate Middle ton for 7 years? (Round of applause for all mothers - I really can't understand your powers.)
The Laugh Fan 6 years ago
Because they lack the knowledge perhaps? She's Kate Mountbatten-Windsor. I seriously doubt a family as old fashioned as the Royals would have let her keep her maiden name! She correctly should be referred to as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.. Some people abbreviate it to Kate Cambridge as it's less of a mouthful. Kate Middleton is not her name now as she took William's surname upon marriage and they try very hard to get people to refer to her as Catherine. That's the name William uses in public. The celebrities mentioned might only use their maiden names as that is the name they had when they became famous. Catherine Zeta Jones is known as Mrs Douglas outside of her work. Cate Blanchett is Cate Upton. Using their maiden names gets them a degree of anonymity should they want it.
Load More Replies... Irene Gubelius 6 years ago
Bet she collapsed in bed as soon as she was home. With an entire team taking care of you, you can hold it together for a few minutes to take pictures. It also depends on how easy the birth was. After my first C-section I didn't know what reality was until the 3rd day and after my 2nd C-section I was walking up and down the hallways in the hospital 2 hours after surgery.
Virginie Boutias 6 years ago
Exactly !!! She had a rather quick delivery, a lot of make up, and it's only for 5 minutes in front of the cameras.
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