Charlotte Dawson admits giving birth to her son was ‘a struggle’ as she shares candid snaps

Charlotte Dawson has given fans a glimpse of her baby son just minutes after he was born in a slew of candid snaps.

The reality star, 28, took to Instagram to share a gallery of images to officially introduce her baby boy to fans, just hours after revealing she’d named him Noah.

Sharing the glimpse of her son on what would have been her late father Les’ 90th birthday, Charlotte also admitted she endured a difficult labour with forceps to bring her son into the world.

Beautiful: Charlotte Dawson, 28, has given fans a glimpse of her baby son just minutes after he was born in a slew of candid snaps

The first in the collection of snaps showed Charlotte beaming as she held her son close to her chest alongside her fiancé Matt Sarsfield after giving birth on January 26th.

The star also shared a slew of snaps of the newborn in an array of babygros and crying after his birth, alongside a sweet video of herself and Matt clearly in awe of their baby boy.

Charlotte penned a lengthy caption alongside the images, writing: ‘My darlings I’d like to introduce our beautiful son to you all… 

‘And what better day to show him off to you all, my dads birthday… 

In awe: The reality star took to Instagram to share a gallery of images to officially introduce her baby boy to fans

In awe: The reality star took to Instagram to share a gallery of images to officially introduce her baby boy to fans

Sweet: Just hours earlier Charlotte revealed she'd named her baby boy Noah after welcoming her first child with fiancé Matt Sarsfield on January 26th

Sweet: Just hours earlier Charlotte revealed she’d named her baby boy Noah after welcoming her first child with fiancé Matt Sarsfield on January 26th

Adorable: Among the images were one of little Noah crying as he lay in a cot just minutes after being born

Adorable: Among the images were one of little Noah crying as he lay in a cot just minutes after being born

Lovely: Charlotte also shared a slew of snaps of her son sleeping in a selection of babygros

Touching: She posted the snaps on what would have been her late father Les' 90th birthday

Lovely: Charlotte also shared a slew of snaps of her son sleeping in a selection of babygros on what would have been her late father Les’ 90th birthday

‘A week ago from his birthday our Noah Dawson Sarsfield (there is a cute meaning behind the name which I’ll tell you all about) came into the world and became our complete everything… 26th of January at 10:42am weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces our little family & world is now complete. 

‘I can’t wait to share with you all my labour story, it was a bit of a struggle & I ended up with a forceps delivery, but Thank god we had a happy healthy baby boy I can’t thank the lovely midwifes, doctors & nurses at Warrington hospital enough. ❤️

‘We are in such a baby bubble @matt_sarsfield is melting my heart the way he is with our boyo. I have soooo many pictures & videos to share with you all from our first week, so get ready for mega baby chuffin spam!! 

‘I love you all thank you so much for your messages, support & love… hope you all love him as much as we do.’

Tough: Charlotte added that giving birth to her son was 'a struggle' after having a forceps delivery

Tough: Charlotte added that giving birth to her son was ‘a struggle’ after having a forceps delivery

Baby joy: She wrote: 'Thank god we had a happy healthy baby boy'

Praise: She went onto thank NHS staff at Warrington Hospital

Baby joy: She wrote: ‘Thank god we had a happy healthy baby boy I can’t thank the lovely midwifes, doctors & nurses at Warrington Hospital enough’

Gushing: Charlotte penned a lengthy caption alongside the snaps of her son as she officially revealed his name to fans

Gushing: Charlotte penned a lengthy caption alongside the snaps of her son as she officially revealed his name to fans

Charlotte had previously kept her son’s name private after his birth last week, and said following the announcement it was tinged with sadness on her late father’s birthday.  

She was just eight months old when actor Les passed away in 1989 from a heart attack aged 62. 

The reality star told OK! magazine: ‘I know my Dad would be so proud, I just wish he was here but I know he is smiling down on us’. 

She added of her newborn: ‘He is a little chuffin’ belter and weighed in at 7lbs 13 ounces and has kept me on my bunions ever since!

‘Matthew and I are so obsessed, our world is now complete and we are excited to be a little family.’ 

Charlotte welcomed her son one week ago alongside her fiancé Matt Sarsfield. 

So cute: Charlotte has kept her fans posted on motherhood, sharing sweet snaps of her newborn after documenting the labour

So cute: Charlotte has kept her fans posted on motherhood, sharing sweet snaps of her newborn after documenting the labour 

On Tuesday, Charlotte shared a candid look into her labour as she posted a video clip via Instagram on Tuesday, from when her contractions began.

The former Ex On The Beach star was seen bouncing up and down on an exercise ball as she experienced the first of her contractions before she went into hospital to give birth.

Charlotte wore an exasperated expression on her face as her beau Matt filmed her on the ball, while wearing a stylish pink silk shirt.

Famous face: Charlotte made the announcement on what would have been her late father Les' 90th birthday. He died in 1989 when Charlotte was just eight months old (pictured in 1992)

Famous face: Charlotte made the announcement on what would have been her late father Les’ 90th birthday. He died in 1989 when Charlotte was just eight months old (pictured in 1992)

Reflecting on her labour journey, Charlotte wrote over the video: ‘This time last week [crying emoji] My contractions started.’ 

Charlotte also joked that even though she was having her contractions, she was still keen to have a packet of squashies sweets opened for her.  

Charlotte also wrote a candid post about the birth, as she said alongside a picture from her labour: ‘My waters broke this time last week… 

Going into labour: On Tuesday, Charlotte shared a candid look into her labour as she posted a video clip via Instagram on Tuesday, from when her contractions began

Candid: Charlotte wore an exasperated expression on her face as her beau Matt filmed her on the ball, while wearing a stylish pink silk shirt

Going into labour: On Tuesday, Charlotte shared a candid look into her labour as she posted a video clip via Instagram on Tuesday, from when her contractions began

‘I managed to stay brave and sleep through the first part of my contractions, then wow when the waters went the pain [stressed emoji]. 

‘Straight on the gas and air when I got in to hospital. All seems such a blue… now I’m up feeding out little cherub. Will share my labour story on Chazzas story time soon.’

Charlotte went on: ‘You can see the pain in my eyes, the glam life did not choose me during labour. Straight out the window.’ 

Honest: Charlotte also wrote a candid post about the birth: 'I managed to stay brave and sleep through the first part of my contractions, then wow when the waters went the pain'

Honest: Charlotte also wrote a candid post about the birth: ‘I managed to stay brave and sleep through the first part of my contractions, then wow when the waters went the pain’

On Thursday, Charlotte hit back at a troll who slammed her for always having her ‘t*ts out’, as she asked for privacy. 

She shared the offensive message from an Instagram user and branded them an ‘idiot’ as she admitted being in the spotlight after giving birth is ‘so much pressure’. 

Charlotte shared a candid selfie at home as she thanked fans for their supportive messages while criticising those who don’t respect her privacy. 

Not impressed: On Thursday, Charlotte hit back at a troll who slammed her for always having her 't*ts out', as she asked for privacy

Not impressed: On Thursday, Charlotte hit back at a troll who slammed her for always having her ‘t*ts out’, as she asked for privacy

She said: ‘Also don’t appreciate comments like why haven’t you said his name n put a pic on yet. 

‘Just because I’m in the public eye n put myself out there, can I not have a little bit of time out & privacy? I’ve just had a baby ffs. Like any normal human being!!!! It’s so much pressure.’ (sic)

She proceeded to share a direct message response from a social media follower who wrote: ‘Privacy? But you’ve had your t*ts out on nearly every pic you’ve posted since he’s been born. 

‘Can’t claim you want privacy haha when your literally sharing the most special and precious moments with your baby to everyone since he’s been born,’ (sic) alongside a facepalm emoji. 

Charlotte shared a series of laughing emojis and fired back: ‘Lolz… cos I’m trying to show you all bits cos I’m excited, but keeping a few things back… & showing my breastfeeding journey. It’s natural. Idiot honestly.’ (sic)

The day prior, she admitted she was relieved to be home with her newborn son and her fiancé as she posted a breastfeeding snap.

The reality personality shared a smiling snap while filming her little boy feeding alongside the caption: ‘First feed at home & first feed at home engaged.’

Yikes: Charlotte shared a series of laughing emojis and fired back: 'Lolz... cos I'm trying to show you all bits cos I'm excited, but keeping a few things back... & showing my breastfeeding journey. It's natural. Idiot honestly'

Yikes: Charlotte shared a series of laughing emojis and fired back: ‘Lolz… cos I’m trying to show you all bits cos I’m excited, but keeping a few things back… & showing my breastfeeding journey. It’s natural. Idiot honestly’

Matt revealed the happy news of his son’s arrival on Instagram on Tuesday, following an eight-hour labour and said things had gone smoothly.

After sharing a series of images of his partner in labour, the rugby player wrote: ‘Baby and mum doing well! Thanks for the messages.’ 

Charlotte also took to Instagram to share the news where she shared a sweet first snap of her baby son as she cradled him in her arms.

She penned: ‘Crying [tear emoji] I love you so much @matt_sarsfield sorry I’m in a but of a baby bubble/exhausted thank you so much to everyone who has msged I will get back to you ASAP,’ followed by a hands and heart emoji.

Charlotte added: ‘Matthew has the updates in the mean time. I can’t wait to show you all our beautiful baby boy and share my labour story with you all soon xxxx.’

Matthew also posted the same snap to his own Instagram which he captioned: ‘Our boy in his mummy’s arms where he belongs! 

First-time mum: Earlier on, she admitted she was relieved to be home with her newborn son and her fiancé as she posted a breastfeeding snap

First-time mum: Earlier on, she admitted she was relieved to be home with her newborn son and her fiancé as she posted a breastfeeding snap