Two weeks after giving birth to her first child, a daughter nicknamed Gao, actress Ngo Thanh Van says life has completely changed. While the initial shock has subsided, she describes the experience as a "wake-up call" to the realities of motherhood.
Committed to breastfeeding, Van initially struggled with milk production, admitting to moments of tears and frustration. "Many nights, I stayed up all night holding my baby," she said.
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Ngo Thanh Van reveals the dark circles under her eyes after two weeks of motherhood. Photo: Provided by the subject |
Ngo Thanh Van reveals the dark circles under her eyes after two weeks of motherhood. Photo: Provided by the subject
With support from healthcare professionals, she overcame initial difficulties and is now able to express and store milk for Gao. "The baby is growing so fast. I just want her to grow slowly, I'm afraid that in the blink of an eye, she'll be all grown up and won't be this tiny anymore, cuddling and needing me," Van shared.
Like many first-time parents, Van and her husband, Huy Tran, are constantly busy with their newborn. Nighttime routines now revolve around feeding and changing diapers, leaving little time for Van's usual skincare regimen. "Our clothes are often disheveled, and our hair is a mess," she laughed.
Huy Tran, Ngo Thanh Van’s husband, soothes their baby to sleep. Video: Provided by the subject
Tran's active involvement has been crucial to Van's recovery. She praises his parenting skills, particularly his technique of using "white noise" to help Gao sleep. Tran's proficiency in swaddling and preparing the crib stems from prenatal classes.
Van, known for her action roles, has no immediate plans to return to filmmaking, choosing to focus on her family. In the months leading up to the birth, she prepared extensively by reading books, watching videos, and consulting with doctors and specialists. She wanted to be as ready as possible to embark on this new journey.
Ngo Thanh Van and her husband share a tearful moment after their daughter's birth in early August in Ho Chi Minh City. Video: Provided by the subject
Van envisions herself as a supportive and encouraging mother, allowing Gao to explore her interests freely. She doesn't want to dictate her daughter's career path, believing in letting her discover her own way. "My husband and I will always be there to support and cheer her on," she affirmed.
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Ngo Thanh Van soothes her baby as captured by Huy Tran. Photo: Provided by the subject |
Ngo Thanh Van soothes her baby as captured by Huy Tran. Photo: Provided by the subject
Ngo Thanh Van is a renowned actress, film producer, director, and entrepreneur. She earned the nickname "da nu" (action star) after the success of the 2007 film The Rebel, co-starring Johnny Tri Nguyen. In the 2010s, she shifted to film production, with notable works like Tam Cam: The Untold Story, Co Ba Sai Gon, and Song Lang.
In 2019, Furie, which she produced and starred in, grossed over 200 billion VND and was Vietnam's official entry for the "Best International Feature Film" category at the 2022 Oscars. Van and Tran, who is 11 years her junior, married in Da Nang in May 2022 after two years of dating.
Tam Ky
