United Kingdom, March 23 -- Louise Redknapp was "made to feel" that her pop career was over after she had her first child.

The 50-year-old singer shot to stardom in the 90s, as a member of the girl group Eternal - but Louise was warned that motherhood might spell the end of her solo career in 2004.

The 'Naked' hitmaker - who has Charley, 20, and Beau, 16, with ex-husband Jamie Redknapp - told The Independent: "I was made to feel that it was over.

"I thought nobody would see me as this sort of pop goddess any more, that I'd never get the opportunity to make music again.

"I was desperate to be a mum, and I loved being a mum, but at that stage, I did think I'd never get back to my career. There'd never be a route for me."

Despite this, ...