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EastEnders’ Melissa Suffield proudly shows ‘belly overhang’ three years after birth
EastEnders' Melissa Suffield proudly shows 'belly overhang' three years after birth,The actress shares snaps of her 'Mother's Apron' and insists 'women don't owe anyone a flat stomach, or visible abs' in body-positive pictures following the birth of her son River

EastEnders’ Melissa Suffield proudly shows ‘belly overhang’ three years after birth

EastEnders star Melissa Suffield has proudly shown off her "Mother's Apron" almost three years after giving birth to her son River.

The 29-year-old, famous for playing Lucy Beale in the BBC soap, shared snaps of her "belly overhang" on Instagram, saying: "Women 'don't owe anyone a flat stomach, or visible abs."

Melissa posted two images, one of her stomach at three days postpartum, and one at 32 months, writing: "You don't have to 'snap back'. There is no time limit. Take it at your own pace."

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She added: "Belly overhang. The Mother's Apron, as it's (hideously) known.

Melissa Suffield and her 'belly overhang'
Melissa Suffield displays her 'belly overhang' three years after giving birth (Image: Melissa Suffield/Instagram)