Nicki Minaj is keeping it real when it comes to talking about new motherhood.

The star gave birth to her first child, a boy, in September according toPeople.

I pushed for 2 1/2 hours.

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Only b/c first the epidural didn’t wear off enough for me to feel myself pushing.

Once I was able to feel the pain I pushed him on out."

He latched on in the hospital which was very surprising to me.

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I was afraid maybe he wouldn’t."

Then, the 38-year-old shared, “But breastfeeding is very painful.

Women make this stuff look way too easy.

Moms r really superheroes.”

We only know the tot by his nickname his famous mama has for him: Papa Bear.

“Happy 3 months Bday #PapaBear Mommy & Daddy love you soooo much.

You’re the best boy in the whole wide [world],” she captioned the post.