PREGNANT Gemma Atkinson has revealed her HUGE baby bump as she opened up about struggling with her body image.
The former Hollyoaks actress recently hit back against mum shaming comments as she revealed her pregnancy body.
Now, Gemma, 38, has stripped down to a bikini as she told fans she hadn’t work any beach trousers as to not have a “negative effect” on her young daughter Mia, three.
Taking to her Instagram, the mum-of-one could be seen running on the beach with her toddler in a striped bikini top and black bottoms.
The actress pulled her blonde hair up into a bun, as she donned a dark pair of sunglasses and went make-up free for the outing.
Little Mia could be seen running around in pink swimming bottoms, as they built sandcastles and played in the sand.
Gemma penned to her followers: “I bought some beach trousers to wear on this holiday.
“Even though I’m aware why it’s happening and how clever my body is, I’ve never been as swollen, bloated, uncomfortable in everyday tasks and had as much cellulite in my life.
“My boobs alone are three cup sizes up! Second pregnancy, almost four years older and with a little boy this time it’s been a lot harder on my body.
“I know how we feel about our bodies is relevant to the individual and it’s just how I currently feel in MY body.
“I got to the beach on day 1 of this holiday, looked at Mia playing and I suddenly felt relaxed.
“It dawned on me if I kept them on that she’d ask why I’m in trousers and I thought about the negative effect it could have on her down the line me saying ‘because mummy’s legs are bigger than usual’.
“I don’t ever want her to feel like she should cover herself, especially on the beach! So the pants came in handy to wipe up my non alcoholic cocktail but other than that, they haven’t been needed!
“I’ve worn my bikinis every day. The top of my thighs chaffed like a MF, but we had an absolute blast and made the most incredible memories as a family.
“I can’t believe next time we’ll have little man with us as a family of four. We’re so lucky and so blessed.”
Her friends and followers flooded the comments section to gush over the post, including her long-term partner Gorka Marquez.
The Strictly professional dancer penned: “You look perfect to me.”
“This is lovely, you look incredible,” Alison Hammond chimed in, while Jenny Powell added: “You are blooming and it’s a joy to see.”
