Why I lost so much weight: Dannii Minogue on thyroid battle that robbed her of strength to lift baby
10:11 AM on 10th October 2011
Struggling mum: The former X Factor judge, pictured left just after the birth, lost weight rapidly as stress triggered a series of illnesses
Yummy mummy: Dannii was hiding serious health problems while magazines were admiring her weight loss
Health concerns: Dannii (pictured left with partner Kris Smith) revealed that she suffered from appendicitis and a thyroid problem during her years on the TV show
Family life: Dannii and boyfriend Kris are now back on track and enjoying parenthood
Exhaustion: The Australian singer with fellow X Factor judges Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell