Helen Flanagan told 'I needed this' as she's seen rolling around in underwear with message about being a mum

Helen Flanagan has received the support and thanks of her fans as she sent a message alongside a stunning underwear snap. The former Coronation Street star took to Instagram with the images that were actually taken not too long after she had given birth to her third child.

Bury-born Helen is a proud mum to Matilda, eight, Delilah, five, and two-year-old son Charlie who she shares with her ex-fiance, footballer Scott Sinclair.

And in one of her latest Instagram posts, 32-year-old Helen was seen lying around on some grass in her bikini. The actress, who is famed for having played Rosie Webster in ITV's Corrie, had her eyes closed as she rested her head into her arms.

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Writing alongside the snap shared with her one million followers: "Flamingos lose their pink while raising their babies because it’s such an intense process, but eventually, as their babies grow older, their pink comes back."

She then explained: "@jessicaraphaelphotography @jessica.raphael_ took these pics not long after Charlie was born and I remember all I did was breastfeed and my body just didn’t feel like my own and I wondered if I’d ever feel like me again… your pink will come back too mama."

And fans were quick to back Helen's way at looking at her body after becoming a mum. @emmabunch said: "Love this. Mama of 3 here, permanently exhausted but they are so worth it." @carol_aus_tiff commented: "Thank you so much for this words, l needed to hear them. My pink will come back."

@dani.chadwick_32 replied: "Needed to hear this just now as I cry for the 3rd time this evening. I’ve had an intense toddler all day, pregnant with my 2nd and wondering who am I and do I