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Jamie Laing Faces Criticism Over Post Praising Sophie Habboo for 'Magical' Christmas Three Weeks Postpartum

Commenters say the Instagram message pressures new mothers and overlooks the couple’s access to premium postpartum support.

Overview

  • Laing shared a video of Habboo cuddling newborn Ziggy and adding final touches to a festive table, captioned with “POV: your wife is 3 weeks postpartum” and calling her “Superwoman.”
  • Parenting influencers and followers called the framing insensitive and argued it sets unrealistic expectations for women shortly after giving birth.
  • Other commenters questioned whether caterers or paid help were used and urged the couple to be transparent about any assistance.
  • Reports note the pair recently stayed at Tenth Wellness’s postpartum retreat at the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park, described as offering 24-hour babysitters, lactation consultants, spa therapies and high-end meals at about £2,000 per night.
  • Supporters defended Laing’s post as appreciation for his wife, as the couple also shared images of their first Christmas with Ziggy in their £12 million London home.