Nadia Essex is every inch the doting mother as she nurses newborn son Ezekiel

Nadia Essex has detailed her ‘extremely difficult’ breastfeeding journey after giving birth to ‘miracle baby’ son Ezekiel in March. 

The former Celebs Go Dating star, 38, shared a candid Instagram snap as she looked every inch the doting mother while nursing her newborn in the fresh air on Friday morning.

The TV personality shared the powerful image alongside a heart-felt message as she smiled delicately toward the camera from behind a pair of oversized sunglasses.

Nadia wrote: ‘Going to lose a lot of followers for posting this but, for me, normalising breastfeeding is more important than likes and followers.

‘It’s nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to be anxious about and should be as normal as watching a child drink from a sippy cup.  

‘My BF journey has been extremely difficult so I’m proud of this picture. Did you breastfeed or if not, what formula did you use? 

‘#fridayvibes #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmama #newmum #ezekiel.’ 

Nadia shared the first picture of baby Ezekiel last month as she clutched him in her arms.   

She wrote in the caption: ‘Darlings I want to introduce you to my whole world…..

‘Ezekiel Michael Essex grab a copy of @closeronline (out today) for my most honest interview to date.

‘I’m also doing a Closer Instagram takeover at 1:30pm tomorrow answering all your pregnancy, birth and being a new mum during Lockdown questions.’

Nadia, who had been given only a one per cent chance of conceiving, announced the birth of her baby on Instagram last month, sharing a picture of herself kissing his little hand. 

She had written: ‘He is here and he is perfect.’

The little boy weighed in at 7lbs 2oz when he was born. 

Nadia, who announced her pregnancy in late 2019, also spoke about becoming a mother to OK! magazine. 

She previously said: ‘My March due date is fast approaching so I thought I would share my birthing plan.

‘Although I know 70-80 per cent of plans don’t go to plan, so I am fully prepared that it’s unlikely to be exactly like this.

‘Stay at home playing games, cooking and having a bath for as long as possible or until waters break or four contractions in 10 mins.’