Christina Aguilera is a mum to two adorable little kids – eight-year-old Max and Summer Rain who is almost two - and knows all too well about the unfair expectations placed on women not long after they give birth.
Understanding exactly what women go through, The Voice judge, who is in a relationship with Matthew Rutler, has plenty to say on the matter, and even offers up her own advice for those struggling with the pressure.
“Mothers are constantly expected to be the nurturers, the givers, the providers of a comfortable home,” she told Women’s Health magazine.
“We’re expected to be pregnant, have the kids, breastfeed once we have the babies. And we’re expected to look amazing after baby, right?"
Speaking about the long list of expectations, the 35-year-old added that as well as looking after Baby we need to keep our partners happy.
"Keep our husbands and boyfriends interested—because we're supposed to get back to sexy and keep things exciting in the bedroom. There's such a long list."
But the Beautiful singer is having none of it, and insists Mum should look after herself, making her the priority from time to time.
"Having children is the ultimate joy, and I love my kids, but women have to find time to nurture themselves. If someone has a baby, the first thing I’m like is, ‘Okay, are you taking care of you?’”
We love her advice and hope that more women put themselves first from time to time.
