Being one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood, Sonam Kapoor embraced motherhood at the prime of her career. She has been openly talking about her pregnancy journey and her experiences of becoming a new mother after giving birth to her son Vayu in August 2022. Having established herself as a fashionista in Hindi entertainment, she continues to vow to the netizens with her fashion statements during the events that she attends. Recently, she opened up about how gaining 32 kg during the pregnancy took a toll on her mental health.
In a conversation with the podcast Fashionably Pernia, the 38-year-old actress explained that she was left traumatised after she gained 32 kg weight during her pregnancy. However, she didn’t rush into losing the excessive baby weight. She tried to get used to her new body before taking her time to get back to her ideal weight. Speaking on it, Sonam expressed how mothers are often obsessed with their babies to notice these things about themselves. ALSO READ: Sonam Kapoor Looks SMOKING HOT In This Stunning Black Gown At Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's Pre-Wedding Bash - SEE PICS
Quoted by Bollywood Life, the Aisha actress said, “You are so obsessed with your baby; you are really not thinking about working out, eating right. It took me a year and a half. I took it really slow.” ALSO READ: Sonam Kapoor Looses 20 Kgs, Post Delivering Son Vayu; Actress Opens Up About Her Weight Loss Journey, Shares Her Transformation
She went on to shed light on the fact that life changes after pregnancy, including one’s relationship with their husband. Even the way they feel about their body changes. Talking about the struggle she went through, she said in the podcast, “I have always accepted myself for who I am, and I was like, I need to accept this version of myself.”
On the personal front, Sonam Kapoor tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, businessman Anand Ahuja in 2018. The couple announced their pregnancy in March 2022 and they welcomed their son Vayu Kapoor Ahuja in August 2022. Talking about her pregnancy, she has been very active in answering questions about her prenatal, pregnancy, and post-natal journey. On the work front, Sonam made her comeback with the movie Blind. She has yet to announce her next project.
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