WELLBEING
INNER STRENGTH
Former reality TV star Millie Mackintosh talks about having her first baby during lockdown and trusting her gut instincts
PHOTO: ODA EIDE
INTERVIEW: KATE LOCKETT
Millie Mackintosh takes a measured approach to healthy living. “Do what you enjoy and love,” she says. “It should never feel like a punishment. Forcing yourself to do something that you hate is not a healthy habit.”
After welcoming her daughter Sienna last summer with fellow Made in Chelsea alumnus Hugo Taylor and now expecting their second later this year, Millie has a new appreciation for her body. “I feel very lucky. I see the scars and changes, and it doesn’t quite look the same, but I’m really proud of what I’ve done. It’s incredible to see what the body can do.” Here, the 31-year-old, an advocate for food supplement Symprove, chats to hello! about her postnatal journey during lockdown…
Millie, you became a first-time mum during lockdown: what has motherhood taught you so far?
“To appreciate the little things. Motherhood has taught me to slow down and have more patience. You really learn so much on the job. You might feel the pressure to read that baby book, but just relax, enjoy being pregnant. Watch that show on Netflix, do nice things for yourself and make the most of that you-time as much as possible.