Pregnant Gemma Atkinson reveals exact due date after struggling with huge baby bump
PREGNANT Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has revealed when she’s giving birth – and there’s not long to wait.
The Hollyoaks star – who is expecting her second child with fiancé Gorka Márquez – shared a photo of her huge baby bump.
Gemma flashed a big smile as she posed in a black top and matching jogging bottoms, with a pink corduroy jacket.
The TV star gave fans an update on her due date, writing: “Still standing, still eating cake. Little man still lovely and comfy at 40weeks.”
One fan commented: “Omg they should induce you now as your overdue.”
Gemma replied: “I’m not overdue. I’ve half a month left yet if needs be.”
The actress went on to say that she doesn’t believe in due dates, saying her baby boy will come when he is ready.
Another follower posted: “That’s boys for you, always keeping you waiting. you look fab,” to which Gemma responded: “My sisters lads were both late! Girl early.”
This fan commented: “I was high up until my waters went, never dropped so this has no reflection on when little man will arrive, hope he doesn’t keep you waiting much longer.”
Gemma said: “Definitely this! Was the same with Mia. My placenta is anterior positioned as well so it’s at the front and high up above little fella.”
She added: “Its bizarre how much it changes day to day. In the mornings it’s tiny and after breakfast expands to 3x the size.”
Yesterday, Gemma took to her Instagram Story and explained why she’s held back in sharing her pregnancy journey with fans.
She said in a video and said: “Not posted a lot of bump pictures cos when I do, I get inundated with messages from people being dead concerned.
“I know it comes from a lovely place but they’re like, ‘Oh my god, you’re too high, he’s not coming for ages, there’s no way the head can be down, is he definitely not breached, is he definitely ok?’
“He’s fine. The last four weeks, I’ve had check-ups weekly and he’s been in the same place. His head is physically, like, you can’t get any lower without coming out.”
Gemma and Gorka, who already share three-year-old daughter Mia, are currently counting down to the arrival of their baby boy.
The pair will document their pregnancy journey with their second child in their own TV show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens.
The parents revealed their journey towards their second baby would be documented in a brand new UKTV show.