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Stacey Dooley has shared an intimate breastfeeding snap to mark international women's day.
The documentary maker has taken to her Instagram page to share the special moment with her followers. The mum-of-one sat on the sofa while breastfeeding baby Minnie in the dimly lit photo.
Alongside the snap, she wrote: "V v v v v v lucky to be able to mother in a safe space. Not lost on me that so many other mums not afforded the same luxury this IWD. (I’m defo NOT saying only motherhood defines women…feel like I have to caveat everything on here) (Also, lol at me thinking the hoops would help me feel semi human)."
Stacey shared a photo of her breastfeeding (Instagram)
Stacey and Kevin met on Strictly (mirror.co.uk)Stacey was met by multiple supportive messages in the comment section. One follower said: "Happy IWD! And hoops make me feel semi-human after the nights of broken sleep."
A second wrote: "As someone who wasn’t blessed with motherhood, please know that I do appreciate it when people acknowledge the difficulties of amalgamating womanhood and motherhood It’s not the big things, it’s the little things. Thank u xxx"
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A third joked: "Think you're a genius for getting the hoop wearing in before she was at the grabbing stage! Happy IWD," as another added: "As someone eight weeks into their breastfeeding journey I can fully understand the hoops."
Stacey welcomed her first child Millie in January 2023 along with Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton. The pair met while competing and winning the show back in 2018.
January this year marked Minnie's first birthday and Kevin and Stacey celebrated the milestone in style. The couple pulled out all the stops for their little girl's birthday.
The proud parents were beaming as they posed with their daughter, who is their only child. Stacey wrote in one of her posts: "Spent the entire weekend celebrating our baby g. My best best little pal is ONE. To all our dearest pals and fam who made such an effort...what can I say? We are v v lucky," the presenter added. "So touched. Kev, first year? COMPLETED IT MAAAAATE."
Minnie was wished a happy birthday by celebrity friends of the pair as well as fans. Katie Piper wrote: "Adorable HB Minnie," while Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly simply said: "BLESS."
Meanwhile, a follower commented: "A year already Happy Birthday little lady," as a second said: "Happy Birthday to your wee girl all looks vert tasty."
"Our adorable Queen Minnie she's just the BEST," a third wrote, with another adding: "Happy 1st Birthday Minnie I hope you have a magical day celebrating with family and friends @sjdooley and @keviclifton . Sending lots of love ."
Stacey and Kevin tend to keep Minnie out of the spotlight and don't show her face in any posts.