What did you look like 7 hours after giving birth?

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We've all seen pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge smiling on the steps of the Lindo Wing in west London just hours after giving birth. It's prompted mums across the country to reveal exactly how they looked.

With comments ranging from "... pale skin, swelling & general exhaustion" to "no make up and greasy hair" life's a lot different when you're not part of the Royal Household.