Gemma Atkinson snaps back at 'judgement' as she stops breastfeeding five weeks after birth
ok.co.ukGemma Atkinson has hit back at people judging her for her decision to stop breastfeeding her baby son Thiago, five weeks after welcoming him into the world.The 38 year old former Hollyoaks star, who also shares four year old daughter Mia with pro dancer fiancé Gorka Marquez.
took to Instagram stories to reply to a fan who had asked her why she had decided to stop. Gemma explained that breastfeeding was "exhausting" as she said it would be "less stressful" to feed little Thiago from the bottle as Gorka is often away in London, where he is training for the next season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Replying to the fan comment, which she screenshot an added to her Instagram stories, Gemma wrote: “Asked this a lot too which I get .
I personally only wanted to do 5wks BF. “That's what I did with Mia so I set myself that target. I was fortunate enough to be able to express a lot so he ended up having about 6wks.” She continued: “My choice to stop was because it was exhausting on my own. "My boobs & back were quite sore and knowing I had school coming up for Mia and knowing Gorka would be away in London I knew it would be easier & less stressful on the bottle and I've always said that's how feeding should be. “I enjoyed feeding them both and having the 5 wks with them both, but I'm enjoying this time too.
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