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Pregnant Gemma Atkinson cruelly mum-shamed as she lifts weights in the gym
GEMMA Atkinson has faced criticism from the mum police over her gym routine during pregnancy.
The former Emmerdale star performed a number of lunges, squats and stretches and said she had the "all clear" from her doctor to continue exercising.
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Ex Strictly Come Dancing contestant Gemma, 38, shared a video of her carrying out her routine, and said on Instagram: "Weirdly my back feels worse when I do nothing. Moving / exercising really helps with it."
She also took preemptive action in her post, reassuring fans she had cut back on her exercisie regime.
She added: "I’ve learnt that Athleticism doesn’t have to stop completely if you don’t want it to, but it does have to be adjusted and you need to be smart and mentally accept stepping down from the norm for a while.
"The weights I’m currently lifting aren’t heavy for me, but they are heavy for my pelvis and vagina 😂 And that’s what’s important.
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"I also monitor my heart rate throughout my cardio too. Just like with Mia my cellulite is back in full force, (A sign that my body is flooded with Oestrogen which helps baby massively) and my muscles have become softer.
"Again a good sign that the Relaxin hormone is doing it’s job allowing my body to stretch. It’s remarkable really 🥰"
Despite her reassurances Gemma, who was seen training with deadlifts last week, was flooded with comments from fans.
One argued: "Don’t forget Gemma ur second baby will be different than first, the womb will be more stretched from first baby and will be easier but be careful for pelvic dysfunction"
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Another said: "Please take things easy hun 😀🥰🥰"
A third scoffed: "@glouiseatkinson keep things easy, remember you have two of you to think about 😉❤️🙏🏻"
And a fourth warned: "You mind that little bump lady 🐣"
Gemma last week showed fans how she could suck in her baby bump when she opened up about how deceptive social media can be.
Sharing a clip of her breathing in and completely hiding her bump, Gemma said: "Quick reminder that if I can hide a baby, what else can ppl hide with shapes and lighting?
"Don't get too hung up on other ppls pictures. Most of them aren't real."
Gorka, 32, and Gemma are already parents to three-year-old daughter Mia.
Sharing their happy news at the weekend alongside a snap of her cradling her bump, Gemma said: "Impossible to hide my belly any longer. I’ve officially “popped.”
"Our baby boy will be joining our family later this year
We feel so incredibly blessed and Grateful to be on this journey again.
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"Mia is absolutely thrilled! Although we may need to do some negotiating on names, as so far she’s adamant he’s going to be called Barbie."
It comes after Gorka revealed spending time with family was real reason he's not taking part in the Strictly arena tour this year.
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