Gogglebox star Ellie Warner shares candid breastfeeding snap with newborn son as she reveals painful health condition | The Sun

GOGGLEBOX star Ellie Warner has won praise from fans after sharing a candid breastfeeding snap.

The 32-year-old, who revealed she welcomed her baby boy during an episode of Gogglebox earlier this month, told how she had been struggling with mastitis.


Sharing a picture of herself feeding while wearing a sling, Ellie told her followers: “Today at the sling library! Can’t wait to take it out for a test drive. Got a bit of mastitis  but it’s getting better now thank god.”

In the snap Ellie is make-up free, showing off her natural glow, while wearing her hair off her face.

Mastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become inflamed and painful.

In breastfeeding women, it's often caused by a build-up of milk – because the baby is having problems latching on.

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Ellie’s fans rushed to comment on her post, with one person writing: “Thank you for normalising breastfeeding.”

While a second said: “Amazing, great breastfeeding awareness. Mastitis is painful hope it gets better soon. I loved my sling for breastfeeding.”

And a third added: “Such a beautiful natural photo. Motherhood suits you.”

Ellie previously revealed she had a home water birth as she shared a picture of herself holding her son Ezra in a birthing pool, with boyfriend Nat gazing over at them both with a smile on her face.

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Ellie captioned the Instagram post: "International home birth day Was literally the best day of my life."

The sofa favourite first shared she had given birth on an episode of Gogglebox.

In the opening episodes of the show, she rocked the newborn before she handed him over to his auntie Izzi for a cuddle.


What is mastitis?

Mastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become inflamed and painful.

It's most common in breastfeeding mums, in the first three months after giving birth.

In breastfeeding women, it's often caused by a build-up of milk – because the baby is having problems latching on.

Symptoms include:

  • A red, swollen area which feels hot and painful to touch
  • A breast lump or area of hardness
  • A burning pain which is either continuous or only occurs during breastfeeding
  • Nipple discharge – which may be white or contain streaks of blood
  • Flu-like symptoms – including aches, a fever, chills and tiredness.

If you have these symptoms, speak to your GP straight away.

Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection, which can lead to multiple organ failure and even death if left untreated.

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