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The arrival of a newborn is great news, one that warms our hearts and makes us smile. This is particularly true when one of our favorite celebrities announce the birth of their child. We’re so happy to know that Neha Dupia has become a mother for the second time! Soha Ali Khan shared a lovely picture of the proud mommy along with another friend just hours after she delivered her baby. Soha Ali Khan shared the picture on her social media handle and congratulated Neha on this huge milestone. Soha also said that the birth of Neha’s second child couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, cushioned between two significant dates — Soha celebrated her daughter’s birthday a few days before, while her own birthday is today, the fourth of October.
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Neha Dhupia and her husband Angad Bedi have an older child, Mehr. They welcomed a baby boy, their second child, on Sunday, the third of October. Angad Bedi, a proud father of two children now, shared the news of his second child on his Instagram handle. In his post, he spoke about how Mehr, his daughter, will now pass on the title of “baby” to the newest addition of the family. He went on to thank his wife for being nothing short of a warrior through their journey together. The actor also went on to add that both the baby and Neha Dhupia are doing well.
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The actress and former model has been vocal about her pregnancy. She shared with us how it wasn’t the easiest period of her life. In most cases, the second pregnancy turns out to be a lot easier than the first pregnancy, but such was not the case with the actress. We’re all in the middle of a pandemic, and this has been particularly hard on women who are pregnant. She said it is challenging to keep yourself and your baby out of harm’s way in such challenging times, particularly when someone around you or someone you care for gets infected.
In addition to navigating the pandemic while being pregnant, Neha Dhupia also spoke about her own experiences with her second pregnancy that wasn’t at all easy. She suffered from severe morning sickness during her pregnancy, and on most days, this was more than she could handle.
Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, who is also an actor, had tied the knot in a private ceremony in May of 2018. They soon gave birth to Mehr, their little girl. In July this year, the star couple had announced the news of them expecting their second child.
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Celebrities are often scrutinized and expected to look perfect even off-screen, no matter what the circumstances. Neha Dhupia had to bear the brunt of such expectations when she was expecting her first child. The actress was fat-shamed and faced a lot of judgment for all the weight she had gained during and after the pregnancy. She said that during pregnancy, she had gained close to twenty-five kilograms, due to which a lot of people had told her that her career and life would come to a standstill. She went on to say that she stood firm and didn’t allow these insensitive comments to get to her, but, sadly, a lot of people have such unrealistic expectations from women who have put their bodies through so much trauma. Weight gain during pregnancy isn’t just normal; it is also essential for both the mother and the child.
The actress shared how, during the lockdown, she took it upon herself to lose all that weight — her weight loss of around twenty-one kilograms is a testimony to this fact!
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Physical troubles weren’t all; she also experienced what many women go through — postpartum stress. Your body doesn’t just go through physical changes; your mental health can take the hit, too (1). The actress in a talk show said that she felt as if there was a void that could not be filled soon after the birth of her first child. She also said that she was overwhelmed and overly emotional during this period. This is something that a lot of mothers face, and the best way to navigate through this period is by prioritizing your mental and physical health. It is also essential to know that help is available, and when you’re ready, it is okay to reach out.
Pregnancy and childbirth are important events that put you through a lot of changes (2). All of us need to be understanding of this fact, irrespective of whether a woman is a celebrity or not. Having said all that, we’re delighted with this news and can’t wait to see the little baby boy! Here’s to wishing the mommy and baby all the good health and happiness in their journey together! What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section below!
