Pregnant Laura Anderson slams 'bump police' as she hits back at mum-shamers

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Laura Anderson called out the “bump police” on Friday as she posed for photos on a sunny holiday in the Maldives.The former Love Island star, 33, is expecting her first child with actor Gary Lucy, 41, who she met on Celebs Go Dating last year - but the pair have since split.The star has been counting down the days until her new arrival while enjoying a break with a pal at the luxury private island resort, Ayada Maldives.

Posing on the decking by her private pool in her accommodation, Laura beamed as she stood in front of a stunning sunset.The star wore a peach-coloured silk dress and was barefoot in the photos, as she cradled her baby bump.

In the caption, she wrote: “Serene sunsets @ayadamaldivesresort. Cue the bump police. “To the people that have some weirdly negative connotation with woman cradling their baby bump- I unfortunately will be growing a human inside of me for the next 5months and will more than likely not know where else to put my hands in a photo If this causes anyone severe distress or discomfort, please seek professional help or just get a b****y life.” She added: “It is quite disturbing the amount of trolling a pregnant woman receives just by breathing these days.

I’m not sure if people realise the stress they can cause BOTH parties. "I know I’ve felt it, especially while going through a distressing break up which nobody actually knows the truth about. “So lets back off and give mothers the peace and respect they deserve to focus on the physical and mental well-being of themselves and their unborn bundle of joy.” Fans offered their support for Laura in the comments, with one writing: “Don't let them get you down, enjoy your pregnancy and keep cradling your bump!” Another person added: “You look.