Kate Ferdinand discusses traumatic birth which left her unable to lift son and wanted to show the 'real' aftermath

straight to your inbox every day for freeNew mum Kate Ferdinand said she was 'feeling like a new woman' after a Valentine's Day pampering session. The 29-year-old wife of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand enjoyed a fun family morning in matching pyjamas - and she told fans on Instagram that she was feeling transformed after painting her nails for the occassion.

Kate Ferdinand has shared with fans her young son Cree’s very luxurious sleeping arrangements.The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 29, gave birth to her son with football legend Rio Ferdinand in December of last year. She has now taken to Instagram to showcase his cot, and it costs a whopping £2,800 .

Kate Ferdinand has shared a new adorable photo of herself with her baby son Cree and opened up on her nervous about unveiling snaps to fans. New mum Kate, 29, took a photo of herself holding baby son Cree as she stands in front of a mirror before opening up to her 1.4million followers.

Kate Ferdinand has delighted fans with another photo of herself with baby son Cree.The 29 year old new mum welcomed her son Cree with husband Rio Ferdinand in December. And now, as she continues to recover from giving birth to her baby son, she has shown off the tot in a new snap.

While Kate Ferdinand has only just recently become a new mum, she has already given her two cents on the prospect of adding to her brood.

Kate Ferdinand has confessed she doesn't want to have another baby with her husband Rio following the traumatic birth of their first child together, Cree.The former TOWIE star had an emergency c-section to deliver her newborn son, explaining that she was "completely wiped out" by the experience.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDwight Yorke has backed Anthony Martial to find form for Manchester United despite the forward being singled out for criticism in the shock midweek defeat to Sheffield United. Martial had a goal ruled out in the defeat to the Blades, whilst former United defender Rio Ferdinand picked out the forward's reluctance to track back as a key reason as to why they conceded the decisive goal in the 2-1 loss.

Kate Ferdinand has shared a hilarious glimpse into the reality of home schooling after admitting she had hidden from her stepchildren.The 29 year old – who welcomed her first child with husband Rio Ferdinand, 42, last month – is helping to raise the children he shared with late ex-wife Rebecca Ellison. Rio was already father to sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, before he met Kate following Rebecca's death.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has described Thomas Tuchel as a 'man of detail' as the German prepares to take over from Frank Lampard at Chelsea.Lampard was sacked by Roman Abramovich on Monday morning after just 18 months in charge, with the Londoners ninth in the Premier League table following six defeats in 19 matches this term.

direct to your inboxProud dad Rio Ferdinand looked the picture of contentment as he cradled his baby son in matching loungewear.The 42-year-old former Manchester United player and his boy Cree were twinning in taupe tracksuits.Football pundit Rio completed the look in matching furry-lined slippers bearing his initials.He shared a photo on his Instagram and wrote to his 4.5m followers.    "Father & Son matching up day!! 1st of many #fatherandson.""Too cute," cooed one follower."Adorable,"

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he speaks regularly with Paul Pogba over the phone.Pogba has been in fantastic form recently, re-establishing himself as a first-choice pick under United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a period of uncertainty over his future.

After giving birth to her son Cree last month, Kate Ferdinand has been brutally honest online about her first weeks of motherhood and has been praised by fans for her frankness. Opening up about her challenges with her Instagram followers, Kate, 29 – who is also stepmum to former footballer Rio Ferdinand’s children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine – candidly admitted how hard she’s found things.