Shakira finds motherhood relaxing.
'The Voice' judge welcomed her first child, Milan, with Spanish football star Gerard Pique in January and is surprised by how chilled out she is around him, even though juggling her career and motherhood is a challenge.
She told InTouch Weekly magazine: "Everybody thought I was going to be one of those hysterical mothers - a smothering mother. Even I thought I was going to be super controlling, because I'm like that with my songs and my career. I like to be in charge. But with Milan, I'm so relaxed.
"It's not as idyllic as everyone tells you. You wonder if you're ever going to be your old self again or get your body back. And nobody told me babies needed to be changed so often.
"I'm enjoying every minute, but... I have a career, and that's been a bit stressful, because I knew I'd have to come back to do 'The Voice' two months after I delivered. I'm not complaining, but it's been full of challenges."
The 36-year-old singer is, however, loving every aspect of motherhood, including nursing.
She said: "Breastfeeding has been one of the best experiences of my life. I love it. I can't stop. I think I'm going to breastfeed him until he goes to college. I'm hooked!"
