Fitness model and former miss universe reveals 'her sexy abs caused her unexpected complications during child delivery' (photos)

Fitness model and former miss universe contestant 'Chontel Duncan' once made headlines and famed on social media for rocking a full set of abs during her pregnancy, but now the 27-year-old has revealed her six-pack caused serious complications for her during her child delivery.

Duncan chontel

"They struggled to rip Jeremiah from my tummy as my abs locked him in super tight as I began vomiting during the operation," she wrote on Instagram.
"This is why my scar was cut up on my right side because the surgeon had to cut me further an use forceps to successfully get Jeremiah out. Perhaps a down side to a strong core."

Duncan gave birth to baby Jeremiah in March, via an emergency caesarean.
                          
Although she hoped to give birth naturally, she said her mantra was to "go through all means necessary so baby feels nothing", and when doctors recommended the surgery she immediately signed the forms.

"Within 20 minutes I had my baby in my arms," she wrote.

The Australia personal trainer and founder of HIIT Australia,only put away her boxing gloves and runners seven days before going into labour. maintained toned muscles and a lean frame throughout her pregnancy - despite delivering a seven-pound baby.