Rebecca Adlington has hit back at a mum guilt shamer who insisted they would 'never put themselves first' after making the choice to have a child.
The former Olympic swimmer, 37, welcomed her third child Thea Joy earlier this month after suffering two heartbreaking miscarriages in the space of three years.
And on Thursday the newborn mum shared that she had treated herself to a manicure, but had been left struggling after Thea stated crying.
After trying to breastfeed one handed, Rebecca took to her Instagram to share how a lovely woman in the salon came over and helped look after Thea so she could enjoy a bit of pampering.
She penned: 'Her kindness and taking time out her day was so lovely. I know it seems small but it's the first thing I've done for me in a long time. A huge thank you to her'.
However some fans didn't focus on the kind side of the story, as Rebecca took to her Instagram Story to share one particular message she received.
Rebecca Adlington has hit back at a mum guilt shamer who claimed 'kids should always come first' after star treated herself to a manicure for some self-care after giving birth
On Thursday the newborn mum shared that she had treated herself to a manicure, but had been left struggling after Thea stated crying
Claiming it was Rebecca's choice to have another child, the social media user wrote that 'kids should always come first' as she confessed she would have felt mum guilt if she were Rebecca.
Sharing the message, Rebecca confessed it had made her sad as she spoke out against the unfair 'mum guilt' narrative.
She penned: 'Yesterday I got this message after I posted about my nails. I wouldn't normally share this but it made me sad.
'I didn't choose to have another child... WE chose to have another child. Why is it mum's feel guilty and not "we feel guilty".
'I relate to this lady so much as I'm sure many of you do, but I want to be better at looking after you, you will be a better parent'.
Earlier this month Rebecca revealed her grandmother died the day she gave birth to her 'rainbow baby'.
Rebecca already shares son Albie, two, with her husband Andy Parsons, as well as daughter Summer, eight, from her previous marriage with ex-husband Harry Needs.
In a post on Instagram, Rebecca shared that she'd paid tribute to her late grandmother Joyce by naming her daughter after her, with the middle name Joy.
After trying to breastfeed one handed, Rebecca took to her Instagram to share how a lovely woman in the salon came over and helped look after Thea so she could enjoy pampering
Claiming it was Rebecca's choice to have another child, the social media user wrote that 'kids should always come first' as she confessed she would have felt mum guilt if she were Rebecca
Earlier this month Rebecca revealed her grandmother died the day she gave birth to her 'rainbow baby'
The star added that she'd spent three days in hospital while giving birth to her baby girl, describing the journey to falling pregnant and her arrival as a 'rollercoaster.'
She said: 'What a rollercoaster this whole experience has been. Three years, two miscarriages, 39 weeks carrying our magical rainbow girl, and 87 hours in hospital.
'Thea Joy Parsons arrived on 28th February, the very same day my nana, Joyce, passed away. A true full circle moment of life. Joy is a nod to her, and we know Thea will bring us all so much joy.
'We are so incredibly happy she is home and healthy. I know so many of you are still waiting for your rainbow, and we are thinking of you, sending so much love and support your way.'
