'Motherhood is harder than I realised': Kimberley Walsh speaks candidly about her pregnancy as she shows off her baby bump in a new campaign
- The 34-year-old pop star is getting set to welcome another baby
- Admits that motherhood is 24/7 with no off switch - but she's ready
- Is throwing her support behind Pampers and Unicef's campaign
She found fame as one fifth of Girls Aloud but with a second baby on the way, life is more about changing nappies than showbiz parties for Kimberley Walsh these days - and she couldn't be happier.
The 34-year-old pop star and actress, who has a toddler, Bobby, with husband Justin Scott, is getting set to welcome another baby to the family later this year.
Unlike many glossy celebrity mothers who make juggling motherhood with work commitments look like a breeze, down-to-earth Kimberley admits it's not always as easy as it seems.
Kimberley Walsh, 34, is getting set to welcome her second child and has spoken candidly about her pregnancy with FEMAIL as she throws her support behind Pampers and UNICEF's Amazing Babies campaign - a cause close to her heart
'Motherhood is a lot harder than I realised,' she told FEMAIL. 'There's no off switch 24/7 and it changes your life but I am ready for it. Life will never be the same again - but in a good way, of course.'
Kimberley has certainly proved to be a hands-on mother, saying that having a baby has totally changed her perspective on life. 'It sounds cliche but they become your sole priority and it softens you and brings our your emotional side,' she said.
The star, who says she's been lucky with a fairly easy second pregnancy, adds that she can completely empathise with new mothers, admitting: 'I am so tired a lot of the time, it can be tough to get that balance but I know I am in a privileged position where I've been able to work things around Bobby.'
Indeed, Kimberley reveals she has a 'few TV projects on the go' and has been attending workshops for a new musical but 'can't commit right now' because of the imminent arrival of her second child.
'I've been spoiled and feel so lucky to have been able to try so many things,' she added.
'Motherhood is a lot harder than I realised,' she told FEMAIL as she shows off her bump in the new shoot. 'There's no off switch 24/7 and it changes your life but I am ready for it. Life will never be the same again - but in a good way, of course'
Kimberley says that having a baby has totally changed her perspective on life, bringing out her 'softer' and more 'emotional side'
Kimberley, who looks stunning posing in the campaign imagery, said: 'I feel hugely honoured to be supporting the Pampers-UNICEF campaign in its 11th year. As a mum to Bobby, and expecting my second child later this year, I feel great empathy with other mothers around the world'
Aside from her work commitments, Kimberley, who is still best friends with Girls Aloud bandmates Cheryl and Nicola, says she's been making time for her girlfriends and often enjoys spa days with them as a treat.
She has also been lending her support to Pampers and UNICEF's Amazing Babies campaign - a cause close to her heart. Pampers donates one vaccine against tetanus for every pack of Pampers sold through their 1 Pack = 1 Vaccine campaign – helping UNICEF to eliminate Maternal & Newborn Tetanus (MNT) now in 19 countries.
With 19 countries left, Pampers and UNICEF are now half way towards achieving the goal of eliminating MNT from the world.
Kimberley, who poses with a baby in the shoot, added: 'The reason I’m so passionate about this campaign is that mums and dads here in the UK can make a very real difference'
Kimberley, who looks stunning posing in the campaign imagery, said: 'I feel hugely honoured to be supporting the Pampers-UNICEF campaign in its 11th year. As a mum to Bobby, and expecting my second child later this year, I feel great empathy with other mothers around the world who, just as I do, want nothing more than to deliver a happy, healthy baby.
'The reason I’m so passionate about this campaign is that mums and dads here in the UK can make a very real difference by doing nothing more than buying the Pampers that they need for their little ones; 500,000 babies lives have been already saved from maternal and newborn tetanus! It’s phenomenal and makes me feel very proud of what we can achieve together.
'Whilst great progress has been made, there are still babies in 19 countries around the world at risk from maternal and newborn tetanus. That’s why I am kick-starting the campaign today and asking all families and their amazing babies to join us in our ambition to eliminate MNT everywhere. By simply buying packs of Pampers with the UNICEF logo or by engaging with campaign content online, UK parents can make a genuine difference and continue to support our wish to eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus everywhere.'
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