Gemma Atkinson reveals labour didn’t go to plan and ‘recovery is tough’ after welcoming son Thiago in health update
GEMMA Atkinson has candidly revealed her birth story following the safe arrival of her son – yet admitted her recovery is “tough.”
Earlier this month, Gemma, 38, welcomed a baby boy – her second child with Strictly Come Dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez.
She then proudly revealed the name of her adorable tot, Thiago, as she opened up on the moniker’s significant meaning.
The former Emmerdale star has always been frank about her experiences of pregnancy and motherhood and this time is no different.
She gave her Instagram fans the lowdown into little Thiago’s arrival into the world via a C Section as she posted a snap showing her in hospital.
Gemma flashed a smile as she posed in her hospital gown.
She wrote in a lengthy caption: “Lots of you have asked if I got my much hoped for VBAC…. This was me on mon 17th July three hours after an elected C section. I didn’t get my vaginal birth.
“My waters broke and I went into labour and stayed at home for as long as possible (it helped that the Wimbledon men’s final was on!)
“My contractions got down to every 6 mins or so and then slowly just stopped. We headed into the hospital 24hrs after my waters broke as they had changed colour a little.
“Thiago had opened his bowels. Thanks son! Already s******g on me.”
She added: “I was given the choice of the artificial hormone to induce labour again or a section. Weeks ago we said if it came down to that we would 100% go with the section.
“I had the hormone injection with Mia and it was awful plus after that it ended up in an emergency C section and PPH anyway. This time was SO much more relaxed.
‘It was actually a wonderful experience and it just so happened that the same surgeon who delivered Mia was on shift. So she delivered Thiago as well.
“Of course recovery is still tough, it’s a huge operation regardless, but I couldn’t be happier in the outcome of how he arrived.
“It felt like somehow it was meant to be this way. My incredible mum has moved in this week while Gorka is away which me and Mia are loving.
“Although I have to keep reminding her to stop buying me pastries!
“As I always do with every situation I’ve sat back and looked for a silver lining, which in this case, is after two babies, Gorka’s favourite pub is still very much intact.
“I take my hat off to any which way our babies are born. Vaginal or a section, theres no easy way. Pregnancy, labour and the 4th trimester is tough! But so are we.”
Proud dad Gorka was quick to reply, and wrote: “My super Mum.”
One fan then added: “Super Mama well done,” another wrote: “Incredible human.”
One then added: “Yes!! amazing! You are blessed.”
Gemma, and Gorka, 32, already have daughter Mia, three, together.
Sharing their happy new arrival news on Instagram this month, Gemma wrote: “Little man is here.
“He arrived safe and sound and he’s utterly wonderful. Mia is already the mother hen we expected her to be.
“We’re all home together soaking up this lovely little bubble before Gorks has to leave for Strictly rehearsals next week.
“Thank you for all your lovely well wishes. Our family is complete.”
Gorka also posted the same message on social media.