Hilary Duff has opened up about motherhood. The former Lizzie McGuire star welcomed a baby boy with husband Mike Comrie in March. "The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this'. I don't know where you get that energy from," Duff told People . "Then it hits you - the fatigue," she added. "So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps'. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance." Duff recently admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The actress has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

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Hilary Duff has opened up about motherhood. The former Lizzie McGuire star welcomed a baby boy with husband Mike Comrie in March. "The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this'. I don't know where you get that energy from," Duff told People . "Then it hits you - the fatigue," she added. "So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps'. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance." Duff recently admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The actress has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

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Hilary Duff has opened up about motherhood. The former Lizzie McGuire star welcomed a baby boy with husband Mike Comrie in March. "The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this'. I don't know where you get that energy from," Duff told People . "Then it hits you - the fatigue," she added. "So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps'. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance." Duff recently admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The actress has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

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Hilary Duff has opened up about motherhood. The former Lizzie McGuire star welcomed a baby boy with husband Mike Comrie in March. "The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this'. I don't know where you get that energy from," Duff told People . "Then it hits you - the fatigue," she added. "So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps'. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance." Duff recently admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The actress has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

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Hilary Duff has opened up about motherhood. The former Lizzie McGuire star welcomed a baby boy with husband Mike Comrie in March. "The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this'. I don't know where you get that energy from," Duff told People . "Then it hits you - the fatigue," she added. "So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps'. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance." Duff recently admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The actress has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

People News Apr 26, 2012, 15:02 GMT Hilary Duff Hilary Duff admits she was shocked at the lack of sleep new mothers get. The singer-and-actress welcomed son Luca Cruz into the world five weeks ago and while she loves being a mother, she confesses it's not always easy. Hilary - who is married to former ice hockey player Mike Comrie - said: 'The first week I was like, 'I'm doing this, I'm good. I can not sleep, I can do this.' I don't know where you get that energy from. Then it hits you - the fatigue. 'So many people were like, 'Take naps when your baby naps.' So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. It's a fine balance.' Fortunately, little Luca is proving to be a good baby although she isn't convinced it's going to last. She told People magazine: 'He's really a good baby, I promise. He sleeps really well and he's on a good schedule...

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Hilary Duff says the fatigue of having a new baby can take its toll. The 24-year-old welcomed son Luca Cruz five weeks ago and adores being a new mother but she has revealed her biggest shock of having a child. Hilary told People magazine that the sleepless nights were really hard at first but shes now gotten into a better routine. The first week I was like, Im doing this, Im good. I can not sleep, I can do this. I dont know where you get that energy from, Hilary told the publication. Then it hits you the fatigue. But she says that she then adhered to great parenting advice she was given during her pregnancy. So many people were like, Take naps when your baby naps, she recalled. So I tried and it really helped a lot. I thought when he was napping that was the time I could do all the things I needed to do. Its a fine balance. And Hilary added that her son is now sleeping a good five and six hours a night, which is just amazing. Hes really a good baby, she gushed. I am so grateful. C...

Scott Kirkland / Getty Images Contributor By Courtney Garcia, TODAY.com contributor Hilary Duff is so enamored by her new role as mom, she keeps her newborn sons belly button sealed in a Ziploc bag in her makeup drawer. Lucas going to think Im a freak! the actress tells People.com about her babys future reaction to the confiscation. Duff, who is also a new spokesperson for Johnsons Baby Cares initiative, said the belly button falling off was a big milestone for her as a parent, hence she felt the need to reserve time in the plastic bag hidden in her vanity. I wanted to keep it, but my husband was like, No, thats gross, you cant keep it! Im like, Im totally keeping it, and I secretly kept it. The 24-year-old and her husband, hockey player Mike Comrie, welcomedtheir first child, Luca Cruz, on March 20, and the singer says shes been focused on motherhood since the experience. She also points out that, while she turns over some parenting tasks during the day, she willingly takes control o...

Hilary Duff is the proud mom of a baby boy named Luca Cruz Comrie and opened up recently about breastfeeding and her workout obsession to lose the baby weight. Photos: Unique celebrity baby names Stories: Hilary Duff kept baby Luca's umbilical cord stump (Poll) Hilary Duff debuts 2-week-old son Luca (Photo) Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie welcome first child, a son The former Disney star told Us Weekly recently, "I'm breastfeeding now so that's a really wonderful experience -- challenging but wonderful." She added, "My favorite thing is feeling that incredible amount of love when you meet your baby and you wake up the next morning and you think, 'Wow!'" Duff and her husband Mike Comrie welcomed Luca Cruz on Tuesday, March 20. Duff gave fans a first look at her son in a photo posted on her official Facebook page on April 3 saying, "Baby Luca, 2 weeks old :)" The 24-year-old also talked to the magazine about her favorite new spin class to ...

New mother Hilary Duff has played down reports she is stepping up her exercise regime in a desperate bid to regain her pre-pregnancy figure, insisting she is not "freaked out" about slimming down. The singer/actress gave birth to her first child, a son named Luca, last month (Mar12), but she wasted no time in getting back to her exercise regime and returned to Pilates classes weeks later. Duff recently admitted she was hurt by a series of cruel jibes about her new curves, telling Parade magazine, "I read comments on my Twitter page about how I'm waddling into Pilates and I go, 'Wow, that's a really mean thing to say. I just had a baby three weeks ago!' There is a little bit of pressure but most of it comes from me." The Cheaper By The Dozen star has since enrolled in the popular and intense SoulCycle biking sessions to help shift the extra weight, but insists she is in no rush to squeeze back into her pre-baby wardrobe. She tells UsMagazine.com, ...

By Robyn Ross, Another mommy TMI? Hilary Duff says she keeps her newborn baby Luca's umbilical cord stump in a drawer! "The belly button falling off... was a big milestone," Duff told People magazine. "And then I wanted to keep it but my husband was like, 'No, that's gross, you can't keep it!' I'm like, 'I'm totally keeping it,' and I secretly kept it." Hilary Duff and husband welcome a baby boy So where did the actress stash it? "Now it's not a secret anymore. It's in a Ziploc bag in the back of my makeup drawer. Luca's going to think I'm a freak!" she says. VIDEO: Alicia Silverstone feeds son by chewing and spitting into his mouth Duff seems to be the latest mother to share debateable overzealous maternal behavior. Last month, a video of Alicia Silverstone pre-chewing food and then spitting it into her son's mouth went viral. Duff who's married to former pro hockey player Mike Comrie, gave bi...

Hilary Duff has revealed that she kept her son's belly button. Duff and her husband Mike Comrie welcomed their first child Luca Cruz last month. She has now told People that she is thrilled with everything her son does. "The day is exciting if he makes a new face or he gets to take a real bath instead of a sponge bath," she said. "You know what was a big milestone? The belly button falling off. That was a huge one." Duff continued: "I wanted to keep it but my husband was like, 'No, that's gross, you can't keep it!' I'm like, 'I'm totally keeping it' and I secretly kept it... But it's not a secret anymore. It's in a Ziploc bag in the back of my makeup drawer. Luca's going to think I'm a freak!" Duff, who recently described motherhood as "joyful" , also revealed that she loves breastfeeding her son. "It's such a wonderful bonding time," she said. "Just to have your baby thr...

Hilary Duff is up for each and every challenge that being a new mother offers her -- including the highs and lows of nursing her son, Luca , 4 weeks. "I'm breastfeeding now so that's a really wonderful experience -- challenging but wonderful," the new mom, who recently joined forces with the Johnson's Baby Cares campaign in support of Save the Children , told Us Weekly Tuesday. My favorite thing is feeling that incredible amount of love when you meet your baby and you wake up the next morning and you think, 'Wow!'" PHOTOS: How Hilary prepped for motherhood Between breastfeeding and her spin classes at SoulCycle, Duff, 24, is sure to burn off some of the baby weight in no time. "I just started about a week ago at SoulCycle and I'm addicted to it," she tells Us about her newfound fitness obsession. "It's a great workout and it's perfect because it's only forty-five minutes -- where else can you sweat like that in forty-...

By Robyn Ross, Another mommy TMI? Hilary Duff says she keeps her newborn baby Luca's umbilical cord stump in a drawer! "The belly button falling off... was a big milestone," Duff told People magazine. "And then I wanted to keep it but my husband was like, 'No, that's gross, you can't keep it!' I'm like, 'I'm totally keeping it,' and I secretly kept it." Hilary Duff and husband welcome a baby boy So where did the actress stash it? "Now it's not a secret anymore. It's in a Ziploc bag in the back of my makeup drawer. Luca's going to think I'm a freak!" she says. VIDEO: Alicia Silverstone feeds son by chewing and spitting into his mouth Duff seems to be the latest mother to share debateable overzealous maternal behavior. Last month, a video of Alicia Silverstone pre-chewing food and then spitting it into her son's mouth went viral. Duff who's married to former pro hockey player Mike Comrie, gave bi...

New mother Hilary Duff has showed off her charitable side by joining a health campaign for babies. The actress/singer has signed up to be a part of the Johnson's Baby Cares drive, which provides education and financial assistance to new parents and families in need. In her new role, Duff, who gave birth to her first son Luca on 20 March (12), will help assemble care packages that will be handed out to parents affected by natural disasters. She says, "As a new mom, I am inspired by this worthy cause, which aims to give all moms a chance to not only experience the joy of a healthy baby, but also an opportunity to be together and have moments of normalcy during crisis situations. I appreciate the opportunity to join Johnson's Baby and Save the Children to offer a helping hand and make a difference."

Mike Comrie and Hilary Duff Denis Castro/Beverly News Hotels & Travel Soho House New York, NY to my to do list New mom Hilary Duff stepped out for a quiet dinner with hubby Mike Comrie and a group of four friends at SoHo House in L.A. sans son Luca. The vibe was mellow, but Duff was very chatty with a girlfriend and spend the evening laughing and enjoying good conversation. The group would alternate between small side conversations and also shared jokes with the whole table, as guests sipped wine casually. When it was time to leave, Comrie ran over to his wife's side of the table and pulled out her chair, helping her to get up from the table and placing his hand on her back as they walked out together. NEXT: Paris Hilton Whips Her Hair at Coachella Bash

People News Apr 17, 2012, 10:08 GMT Hilary Duff Hilary Duff feels very 'lucky' because her son is so 'peaceful'. The former 'Lizzie Maguire' star welcomed baby Luca Cruz into the world last month and she is enjoying parenthood very much, particularly because her husband Mike Comrie is so supportive. She tweeted: 'we are all so great! Enjoying every moment of this adventure!Lucky to have a peaceful baby and helpful man!! ;) (sic)' The 24-year-old beauty is even finding the time to shop for new clothes while Luca sleeps. She tweeted: 'Luca taking a nap = mommy doing some damage on @NETAPORTER dammit why do I love shiny things!! ;) (sic)' Hilary recently admitted it was a 'wonderful surprise' when Luca was born and she realised the depth of her feelings for him. She said: 'The list goes on and on. I felt my heart grew the second I met him. You feel so protective right away. You feel loving and nurturing right away. Everybody always talks...

Hilary Duff has admitted that she has been forced to compromise her approach to certain tasks since becoming a mother. The former Lizzie McGuire star and husband Mike Comrie welcomed their first child , a baby boy named Luca Cruz Comrie, in March. In an interview with Parade , Duff revealed that she initially struggled to allow others to care for her son as they did simple things differently than she would. "Despite my best intentions, I have to learn to let go of the way I do things. My mum has been taking Luca while I do pilates for an hour and I had to stop giving her directions about how I changed Luca's diaper," she explained. "Even with Mike, he's not going to do everything the way I would do it - and vice versa - but we just want the best for Luca. It's helped me appreciate Mike's role in his life and that we're doing things with the most love that we can. He's really hands on and I appreciate any little help I can get." Duff went o...

Hilary Duff has confessed that she feels under pressure to lose weight after giving birth to her son last month. The former Disney star and her husband Mike Comrie welcomed Luca Cruz Comrie on March 20, and Hilary admits that she's already read horrible comments about her weight online. The 24-year-old told Parade magazine: "I don't have a project waiting on me that I have to bust my butt to get into shape for so it's more about how I feel." She continued: "I like working out since it makes me feel more clear-headed and positive." Hilary revealed that she started working out gently shortly after the birth, but the singer-actress admits that even though she's read hurtful comments - the main pressure comes from herself. "Then I read comments on my Twitter page about how I'm waddling into Pilates and I go, 'Wow, that's a really mean thing to say. I just had a baby three weeks ago!'" Hilary said. "There is a little bit of...

Hilary Duff via @hilaryduff Hilary Duff is a proud new mother and she is sharing her joy with over one million Twitter fans. The 24-year-old has taken to her Twitter account to post photos of her baby boy, Luca Cruz Comrie. Most recently, the former Disney star posted a family portraitof her holding Luca Cruz with husband Mike Comrie by her side. The beautiful black and white snapshot shows the couple happy and proud of their new bundle of joy, who is swathed in a blanket while being held in Hilary Duff's arms. Hilary Duff via @hilaryduff Hilary Duff is already using her new motherhood for good. "Big News! I'm working w/ Johnson's Baby on its new charitable program, Johnson's Baby Cares, http://www.facebook.com/johnsonsbaby - I love being a mom :)" she tweeted on Thursday. The charitable platform was set up to support maternal and baby health. Like us on Facebook The young wife, mother and actress posted the first photos of Luca Cruz on her Twitter page on ...

Above: Hilary Suff tweeted this adorable family portrait of herself, her baby Luca and husband Mike Comrie THIS is just too cute for us to handle today. Hilary Duff has tweeted THE most adorable family portrait of baby Luca with herself and her husband Mike Comrie today. The Lizzie McGuire actress has been tweeting non-stop about her bundle of joy since he was born last month and we're loving it. [ See more: Hilary Duff reveals she's struggling to get back into exercise and lose her baby weight ] But this latest snap of Hilary, Luca and Mike is seriously making our ovaries do somersaults. Hilary is SO loved up with her little one that she's already struggling to spend more than a few hours away from him. She tweeted: "Almost home to feed my little bambino! nice to get away for an hour to do something good for myself! But I miss his little face when I'm gone [sic]" Aww! [ See more: Talking of babies, Harry Styles and baby Lux have been making our hearts flu...

That's one gorgeous family! Hilary Duff shared a very special photo with her Twitter followers on Thursday--a sweet, black and white portrait of her and husband Mike Comrie posing with their new son Luca Cruz . PHOTOS: See Hilary Duff's grow from Disney star to mommy! The singer/actress, 24, and her husband of one year welcomed Luca March 20; since then, the proud mama has been tweeting intimate photos of Luca's new life at home. Less than a month after giving birth, the fitness devotee is already getting back to her pre-baby exercise routine. The new mom was spotted attending a class at SoulCycle's West Hollywood location Tuesday. PHOTOS: Incredible post-baby bodies "She looked great, but definitely seemed to be struggling a little," an eyewitness tells Us Weekly of Duff's hard work in spin class. Still, the challenging workout didn't stop the former Disney star from giving it another go on Thursday. PHOTOS: What celebs love most about motherhood...

After introducing her 3-week-old handsome son Luca in a series of twitpics, Hilary Duff has now released her first family portrait. PIC: Hilary Duff Shows Off Baby Luca In the photo posted as her Twitter profile pic , Hilary cradles little Luca while snuggling up to husband Mike Comrie. "I love being a mom," Hilary tweeted today after announcing her involvement with Johnson's Baby Cares -- a new charitable program that supports maternal and baby health. They Dated?! Surprising Celebrity Hookups Star Sightings: Celebrity Candids Stars Keep it Real

A grateful Hilary took to her twitter page to thank the 'Sin City' star for her generosity, writing: "Thanks @honest & @jessicaalba for the box of goodies for Luca! The whole line looks amazing! Excited to try everything :) (sic)" The Honest Company was launched by Jessica - who has two daughters, Honor Marie and Haven, with her husband Cash Warren - and her business partner Chris Gavigan in January 2012 and it sells a range of toxin-free household goods, nappies and body care products. Hilary has been reading baby Luca - her son with her husband, retired ice hockey player Mike Comrie - some of her favourite children's books to get him off to sleep and she admits it's been great to revisit the stories as an adult. The 24-year-old actress-and-singer tweeted: "It's wild to read all of these children's books again! So many of them relate to adult life ... deeep! Lol (sic)" Since becoming a parent, Hilary has been keen to share her joy on twi...

Actress Hillary Duff leaves a pilates class in Los Angeles and heads to Zankou chicken for a healthy lunch. (Pacific Coast News) more pics Hilary Duff (Pacific Coast News) New mom Hilary Duff is ready to get back into shape! The actress, who gave birth to son Luca Cruz three weeks ago, was spotted grabbing lunch after attending a pilates class in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Duff was dressed casually in black leggings, rain boots, and a cozy cardigan sweater. After her workout, Duff tweeted that she was feeling the pain: "@AlisiaLeibel holy sore body!!! @soulcycle kicked my booty!!!! Ouchieee." But later she decided that her sore muscles were definitely worth it, writing, "@Pixieacia loved it! I felt powerful and strong! thank you ladyy! Can't wait to come back! Xx." You know what they say Hilary...no pain, no gain! See more Hilary Duff pictures: Related Articles: