Christina Anstead Eats Her Placenta 1 Week After Welcoming Son Hudson: 'First Time I've Tried It'

Christina Ansteadis welcoming postpartum life with open arms! “First time I’ve tried it — and I think these placenta encapsulation [pills] are working 🎉💕” the mother of three, 36, wrote beneath the photo of her pink container of gray placenta pills. In the background of the shot, Christina and Ant’s little boy,Hudson London, can be seen snoozing in his bassinet. Cristina Anstead/Instagram Some have consumed the pregnancy organ through encapsulation like Christina, while others have opted to cook theirs or drink it in a form of a smoothie — in part to stave off postpartum depression.

Christina Anstead Enjoys Pool Day and Relaxes on a Floatie as Due Date Approaches

TheFlip or Flopstar spent her Labor Day lounging in the pool with husbandAnt Ansteadand her two children — daughter Taylor, 9 next month, and sonBrayden James, 4 — who she shares with her ex-husband,Tarek El Moussa. While Taylor and Brayden played on the slide, Christina, 36, lounged on a pink pool float wearing a black bikini and baseball cap. The reality star, who is expecting her first child with Ant, showed off her pregnant belly in a series of Instagram Stories from the sweet family pool day, as she prepares her scheduled cesarean section less than a week away.

Christina Anstead Gets Her Hair Colored as Breast Milk Leaks Through Her Tank Top: 'Mom Life'

TheChristina on the CoastandFlip or Flopstar, 36, gave her Instagram followers a candid glimpse at her life as a new mom to 2-week-old sonHudson Londonin a Thursday post that showed her tackling multiple tasks simultaneously. Propped up in bed, Christina holds her newborn upright with one hand around his cheeks and one at his back, seemingly burping him as hair-coloring foils are clipped to her blonde locks. Notably, a large wet spot canalso be seen on her tank top, covering her left breast — an unmistakable sign of a milk leak — as she wears a sheepish expression on her face.

Christina Anstead Gives Father's Day Shout-Out to Ex Tarek El Moussa: Our Kids 'Love and Adore' You

Christina Ansteadhas love for all the fathers in her life — including ex-husbandTarek El Moussa. TheChristina on the Coaststar shared a sweet Father’s Day tribute on Instagram Sunday recognizing her husband and dad, and made sure to give El Moussa, 37, a special shout-out. “Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there. Dad thank you for always pushing me to try my hardest and introducing me to my love of travel – Carly and I are grateful for you and mom,” Anstead, 35, wrote.

Christina Anstead Is Pregnant! HGTV Star Expecting a Baby with Husband Ant Anstead

TheFlip or FlopandChristina on the Coaststar, 35, announced she and husbandAnt Ansteadare expecting their first child together, due in the fall. “#5#Gonnaneedabiggercar! 🚌 😂,” she joked in conclusion. Christina shares sonBrayden James, 3½, and daughterTaylor Reese, 8, with ex-husbandTarek El Moussa, while 39-year-oldWheelers DealershostAnstead is also father totwo children: sonArchie, 12, and daughterAmelie, 15, with his ex Louise. Christina El Moussa Instagram Christina El Moussa and Ant Anstead’s wedding. RELATED GALLERY:Every Photo Inside Christina El Moussa and Ant Anstead’s Surprise “Winter Wonderland” Wedding