Gemma Atkinson has opened up about her fears about her pregnancy and admitted to seeking help from a private midwife.
The former Hollyoaks actress, 38, confirmed in an Instagram post last month that she is expecting a baby boy with Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez.
On Wednesday, Gemma opened up about her fears that “history could repeat itself” when it comes to pregnancy, while sharing why she chose a private midwife rather than going through the NHS in her Instagram Stories.
Gemma told fans, “I love the NHS but I know how nervous they are. I felt uneasy about the lack of
Although she will hire a private midwife, the Emmerdale star said her baby boy will be born at an NHS hospital.
Note: Gemma Atkinson confessed her pregnancy scare and admitted to seeking help from a private midwife
Gemma continues:
“Our babies will be born in NHS hospitals, but Rach will take care of them before and after birth.”
The actress, who welcomed daughter Mia in 2019, is more likely to get extra support this time due to her previous birth experience, as recommended by Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent, 30. .
“Last time we were told Mia was going to be a big baby, but since she was so small, we felt we needed to monitor her more closely this time,” Gemma explained.
“This time we will be doing more scans while keeping a close eye on the baby’s size.
“So far everything about the baby and my results has been good and as expected. Today we discussed birth options and location. am.
“Any expectant mother knows that from the moment they hear the great news, worry is always on the back of their minds.”
Gemma and professional dancer Gorka got engaged in February 2021, four years after they met on Strictly Come Dancing. She gave birth to her first child, Mia, on July 4, 2019.
Let’s be honest: Taking to her Instagram story on Wednesday, Gemma, 38, shared why she chose a private midwife to oversee her pregnancy, rather than going through the NHS.
The actress and Strictly Come Dancing pro, 32, announced on Instagram on January 21 that she is pregnant with a boy.
She shared a series of stunning black-and-white photos, showing off her blossoming baby bump as she confirmed the hilarious news.
Gemma was casually styled with tracksuit bottoms and a black vest top, lovingly cradling her growing baby bump.
One snap showed Gorka joining her with a big smile, while another showed daughter Mia lying tenderly on her stomach.
congratulation!The former Hollyoaks actress confirmed in an Instagram post last month that she’s expecting a baby boy with Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez
In the caption, Gemma said her daughter Mia was “thrilled” by the news, and joked that her son would be called “Barbie” if it was her daughter’s fault.
she wrote: I officially “popped”. Our boy will join our family later this year.
“I am incredibly blessed and grateful to be on this journey again. Mia is absolutely thrilled!
“We may have to negotiate a name, but for now she’s adamant that he’ll be called Barbie.”
Gemma appeared on Steph’s Packed Ranch this week and admitted that she would consider signing a prenuptial agreement to protect her personal property if she married Spanish dancer Gorka, who is raising daughter Mia.
Exciting: The actress and Strictly Come Dancing pro (pictured in 2019) shared that she’s expecting a baby boy later this year
Sweet: In the caption, Gemma said her daughter Mia, 3, was “thrilled” by the news, and joked that her son would be called “Barbie” because of her
“From the age of 15 to the age of 33, before I met Gorka, all the property I acquired for myself during that time is still mine and remains my name.
“Living with Gorka, and especially Mia, we split everything 50/50… it’s the same with him. He’s had a dance career since he was 16 and In Spain I have something that has nothing to do with me.
“I said whatever he got before he met me, and I got it before I met him, it’s ours. Now everything’s our family’s.”
“But if we get married, we’ll have appetizers, too. To be really sensible and protect Mia above all else.”
The actress also admitted that her second pregnancy was more difficult than her first because she was experiencing symptoms for the first time.
She said: “At Mia, I had no symptoms. Immediately within two to three weeks, my chest hurt and I felt nauseous. I told Gorka, I need to be tested.” There is…”
Asked if they had decided on a name, she said, “They’re half Spanish, so I want Spanish elements. .
“They grow up in Manchester. We can’t have something like ‘All right Pedro’…it has to sound good in Mancunia.”
Baby birth: Gemma and Gorka welcome second child, a boy, later this year