Pregnant Gemma Atkinson praised for body positivity after proudly showing off bump

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Gemma Atkinson has been applauded after sharing an inspirational post from her recent family trip. The pregnant actress and radio star had fun playing on the beach with her three-year-old daughter Mia while promoting body positivity.The Hits Radio presenter decided to ditch the trousers from day one of the holiday after thinking about the 'negative effect' it could have on Mia reports The Manchester Evening News.The former Hollyoaks star, 38, has since been wearing her bikinis every day while making memories as a family.Taking to Instagram, she wrote: "I bought some beach trousers to wear on this holiday, because even though im aware why it’s happening and how clever my body is, I’ve never been as swollen, bloated, uncomfortable in every day tasks and had as much cellulite in my life."She added: "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 one 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 & bum are a lot bigger than usual.'"She continued: "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! Ive worn my bikinis every day. "Gemma added: "The top of my thighs chaffed like a MF but we had an absolute blast on the beach and made the most incredible