She welcomed her first child, a boy whose name has not been revealed, with partner Philip Payne in April.
And Iskra Lawrence tenderly cradled her newborn baby in sweet new Instagram snaps on Wednesday as she she declared: ‘It doesn’t always look like this.’
In a lengthy caption to accompany the images, the model, 29, also admitted that ‘postpartum is messy, confusing and terrifyingly overwhelming’.
New mum: skra Lawrence tenderly cradled her newborn baby in sweet new Instagram snaps on Wednesday as she she declared: ‘It doesn’t always look like this’
Donning a black jumper and looking radiant with a make-up free visage, Iskra beamed to the camera in one snap.
While the doting mother snuggled up to the tot in another before planting a kiss on his head.
In her candid message, she admitted that being a new mother could be difficult at times but that ‘love is always there.’
She wrote: ‘It doesn’t always look like this… the love is always there but postpartum is messy, confusing and at times terrifyingly overwhelming.’
Honest: In a lengthy caption to accompany the images, the model, 29, also admitted that ‘postpartum is messy, confusing and terrifyingly overwhelming’
The star also spoke about a video she recently shared from shortly after giving birth and admitted that she didn’t want to appear like she was ‘complaining’, but simply wanted to highlight the ‘real stuff’ that comes with being a new parent.
She penned: ‘I made a video (link in bio) just over a week after my home birth that I’m only just posting because I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to share it.
‘I never want to seem like I’m complaining or not grateful I couldn’t be more thankful. But at the same time I feel like there’s not enough video content out there sharing the real stuff, the messiness, speaking to how hard it is and how you are just trying to get by some days.
‘I also don’t want to scare anyone off this journey it’s truly the greatest gift in the world and any of us who are able to do this are beyond blessed.’
Iskra concluded: ‘Thanks for listening to my ramblings I hope you enjoy the video I share details of all the things that helped me / that I struggled with.
Sweet: Donning a black jumper and looking radiant with a make-up free visage, Iskra beamed to the camera in one snap, While the doting mother snuggled up to the tot in another before planting a kiss on his head
Also appreciate all the love on our home birth video! Let me know what other videos you’d like me to film!❤️.’
Last month, Iskra shared a candid video of her home birth in order to give her fans an insight into delivery during the coronavirus pandemic.
Iskra decided to share an intimate look into her home birth which took place at her Californian home with Philip, her parents and her midwife two months ago.
The activist shared some candid photos, video footage from the birth and a lengthy caption detailing her delivery, which she did without medication.
In a 15-minute long YouTube video with Philip, Iskra admitted that having her placenta pulled out was the ‘best feeling in the world’ and she buried it in her garden where two trees are now growing from it.
Candid: In her candid message, she admitted that being a new mother could be difficult at times but that ‘love is always there’
The star also shared two intimate photographs to Instagram, in one snap, Iskra can be seen during labour in her birthing pool as she holds Philip’s hands and her midwife stands in the background.
While a different snap sees the couple sweetly sharing a kiss in between contractions during the home birth. She has protected her modesty with a peach emoji.
Iskra penned: ‘Been a tad busy trying to figure this mom thing out the most magical and rewarding job but also the hardest… So I’m excited to finally share the best day of our lives and our greatest achievement @philipapayne our home birth story❤️.
‘Video linked in my bio. I wasn’t sure how much I’d want to share and I actually wasn’t even aware how much footage and pics my family got as I was 1. Locked in trying to push 2. So excited to meet bubba and 3. In the most intense pain of my entire life.
Sharing: Last month, Iskra shared a candid video of her home birth in order to give her fans an insight into delivery during the coronavirus pandemic
‘Buttttt after reading so many comments and DMs from you all asking Qs especially with Covid and some of you considering a home birth instead of hospital I really wanted you to have an insight.
‘So I hope you find it enlightening – any more questions drop em in the comments and me or this amazing insta fam I’m sure will help you out!
‘Sending my love to all the mommas to be and those trying – also my prayers and love goes to the infertility warriors❤️. Forever grateful for our incredible midwife Ellie.’
In the YouTube video, Iskra admitted that she had no idea how painful contractions are and they were ‘never ending’ after she endured them for 12 hours.
New parents: She welcomed her first child, a boy whose name has not been revealed, with partner Philip Payne on April 16
Intimate look: And Iskra decided to share an intimate look into her home birth which took place at her Californian home with Philip, her parents and her midwife two months ago
Talking about having her placenta pulled out, she said: ‘So I’m holding the baby, and got a towel between my legs because obviously there was blood everywhere like a murder scene. There were marks of blood on the wall.
‘Then I go and lay in the bed and then she pulls out the placenta – which is the best feeling in the world. No one told me that, it was like a lovely relief…’
Detailing her birth, the model added that she was unable to sleep, talk or eat during labour and her body ‘swelled up’.
Painful: Detailing her birth, the model added that she was unable to sleep, talk or eat during labour and her body ‘swelled up’