4 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2023 07:00 PM IST
First published on: Jun 13, 2023 at 07:00 PM IST
Ileana D’Cruz, who is otherwise extremely private about her personal life, recently took to Instagram to share a hazy monochromatic photograph with her partner for the very first time. Talking at length about her pregnancy, the Barfi actor described the joys of motherhood. “Being pregnant is such a beautiful beautiful blessing,” she started out saying.
“I didn’t think I’d be fortunate enough to ever experience this, so I consider myself so incredibly lucky to be on this journey. I can’t even begin to describe how lovely it is to feel a life growing inside of you. Most days, I’m just overwhelmed staring down at my bump going wow–I get to meet you soon–and then there are some days that are so inexplicably hard. So trying. They’re overwhelming. All consuming. And things just feel hopeless,” she wrote.
She further revealed the trials and tribulations of her pregnancy journey. “And there’s tears. Then follows the guilt. And this voice in my head puts me down. I should be thankful, not be crying over something so trivial. I should be stronger. What kind of mother will I be if I’m not strong enough…And I don’t know what kind of mother I will be. I really don’t. All I do know is that I love this little human so darned much already I could explode. And for now–I think that’s enough,” Ileana shared.
The actor also expressed gratitude towards her partner for being by her side. “And on the days I forget to be kind to myself, this lovely man has been my rock. He’s held me when he feels me starting to crack. And wipes the tears away. And cracks goofy jokes to make me smile. Or just offers a hug when he knows that’s exactly what I need at that moment. And everything doesn’t seem so hard anymore.”
Vishnu Priya Bhagirath, a counselling psychologist, shared that undivided care and attention are critical throughout pregnancy stages and post-pregnancy for the well-being of the new mother and children. “Partners have the responsibility to offer emotional support by being attentive and empathetic listeners, acknowledging and validating the mother’s feelings and concerns. This includes creating a safe space for open communication and being understanding of her fluctuating emotions.”
Additionally, she said that partners can actively participate in prenatal care by attending doctor’s appointments, ultrasounds and childbirth classes. “This involvement not only shows solidarity but also helps partners gain a deeper understanding of the pregnancy process. They can also assist with practical tasks such as household chores, meal preparation, and running errands to alleviate some of the physical strain on the expecting mother. By being supportive, involved and understanding, partners can strengthen their bond, foster a positive environment, and actively contribute to the well-being of both the mother and the baby,” she informed.
Ileana’s post has received tremendous love from her fans and fellow actors alike. Nargis Fakhri commented on her post, “What a beautiful and honest caption.” On the other hand, Malaika Arora dropped hearts in the comment section.
Prior to this, she posted a photo flaunting her full-grown baby bump and captioned it, “Bump alert!”
In another post, she announced that she was expecting her first child. “Coming soon. Can’t wait to meet you my little darling,” she wrote.
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Ileana's cryptic post has received tremendous love from her fans and fellow actors alike. (Source: Instagram) 
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