Love Island’s Laura Anderson hits back at body shamers as she shows off baby bump in the Maldives after Gary Lucy split
PREGNANT Laura Anderson has today hit back at cruel body shamers, as she showed off her growing bump on holiday in the Maldives.
The former Love Island star is expecting her first child with actor Gary Lucy, 41, who she has now split from.
The mum-to-be is currently enjoying a £1,200k babymoon in the Maldives.
While on her holiday, Laura, 33, has been busy sharing lots of pictures of her bump on Instagram for her 1.5 million followers to see.
However, she has recently come under fire by a group of mum-shamers over some of the snaps she has shared.
So, after posting her latest pic of herself in a stunning silk peach dress, Laura thought she would get in their first, and hit back at the trolls.
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After sharing the gorgeous photo of her standing in front of beautiful sunset she wrote: "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 5 months 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 bloody life.
"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.
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"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."
Laura's post comes as she was mum-shamed earlier this week, after being accused of using her bump as ‘a tool’.
It was after she posted a stunning video of her showcasing her growing stomach in a very revealing outfit.
Laura said: "I hope we can be best friends 🤍."
However one fan took to the comments section to criticise the star's posts.
They said: "Can appreciate you’re full of hormones and in love with your bump. You’ll be a good mum, Buddy can vouch for that.
"Please don’t use your child as a marketing accessory. I have so much respect for ‘celebrities’ who don’t ever show their kids face on social media, protecting their kids at vulnerable ages.
"Maybe have a private Instagram to share your little one with close friends and family and another for your ‘influencing’. Its your (and the father’s) choice of course. Wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy."
Others shared how much they think pregnancy suits her.
A second chimed in: "You are absolutely GLOWING!"
"Wow, you look just amazing ! X x,"; a third added.
A fourth commented: "Baby love 💕 this is so cute and your bump is beautiful 😍."
Laura revealed the happy news that she is pregnant last month.
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But days later Laura dumped Gary after a series of rows.
The former couple met on E4's Celebs Go Dating last year.
