Nine out of ten mothers have admitted to putting their own health at risk trying to be a 'super mum' - a dangerous statistic on the rise due to social media.
Research commissioned by baby food brand Bellamy's shows an overwhelming majority of mothers are feeling judged or guilty when it comes to their capabilities as a parent.
Of 1,000 Australian mothers polled, 83 per cent said they felt judged by the people around them if their child had a public meltdown, and 73 per cent felt judged for going back to work 'too soon'.
Defence: Actress Madeleine West hit back at the haters on Thursday, after previously saying she occasionally puts her six children to bed in their clothes for the next day when she has a busy day ahead
The polling figures also showed more than four out of five mothers felt like a bad parent based off the comments of family and friends.

And more than a third felt like a bad mum after receiving negative feedback from strangers.
Mother-of-six and former Neighbours star Madeleine West attracted mass criticism in online parenting groups after admitting she sometimes puts her children to bed in their clothes for the next day. 
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She hit back, telling Today Extra that the sometimes cruel environment could deter those who really do need help and parenting advice. 
'If we're tearing each other down on social media, then people who really do need help and a shoulder to cry on aren't going to reach out for fear of being judged,' she said.
Many celebrities follow a strict diet and hardcore exercise plan to get back in to shape after having children

The Atkins diet is a popular choice for the famous mothers, but it requires small portions and only 20 grams of carbohydrates per day
Paediatric nutritionist and dietitian Susie Burrell says the judgement is a result of changes to parenting with the introduction of social media - in particular online mothers groups.
'In the past couple of decades parenting has changed,' she said.
'While traditionally we relied on advice and support from family, parenting experts and health care professionals - new mums now turn to social media sites and online mother's forums which have opened up an entirely new world of criticism for millennial mothers - leaving them often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of opinion and conflicting advice available.'
Another sore point for Australian mothers was baby weight - with two-thirds of mums saying they felt unfairly criticised if they did not lose the excess weight fast enough.
The trend plays off the idea of the 'yummy mummy', an Instagram ideal mother who somehow manages a lean taut body within weeks of giving birth and always looks well presented 
The trend plays off the idea of the 'yummy mummy', an Instagram ideal mother who somehow manages a lean taut body within weeks of giving birth and always looks well presented.
It's exacerbated by a rise in celebrities documenting their journey of baby-weight loss through social media and constant commentary in the news and online.
Most recently, reality TV star Kim Kardashian began a hardcore fitness and diet program to shed her baby weight, and 인터넷가입 used social photosharing app Snapchat to keep her followers updated on her progress.>Kim followed an Atkins diet plan, which meant she could only eat 20 grams of carbohydrates a day, and worked out endlessly to achieve her goal weight of 120 pounds.> Mel Rymill was left outraged after her personal trainer told the new mum she 'obviously' wanted to get rid of her b
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tShe is among many celebrities who seem to bounce back from their pregnancies with ease, and their success stories are always heralded around the internet.>However with 68 per cent of respondents to the Galaxy poll admitting they felt guilty when they try to spend time away from their child - even to exercise -the hardcore fitness and diet plans responsible for the celebrity success stories don't translate as well in to everyday life.>Ms Burrell says while the baby weight doesn't need to fall off in weeks, some weight loss after giving birth is healthy and losing it within the first year means it is more likely to stay away.>'While it's important not to pressure new mums, the data is clear,' she said.> Dietitian and mother of five-month-old twins, Susie Burrell (pictured) said social media had opened up an 'entirely new world of
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' Ms Burrell said new mothers were turning away from traditional parenting support, such as friends and family, and becoming overwhelmed by the opinions of s
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