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Jessica Sansome

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson lets fans in on her due date - and brave birthing method

Gemma Atkinson has finally let fans in on her due date - and even what birthing method she is choosing to take.

The Bury actress , who is expecting her first child with Strictly Come Dancing professional boyfriend Gorka Marquez, has been keeping her social media followers in the loop throughout her pregnancy.

But this is the first time she has mentioned her due date and it's not too far away.

Gemma, 34, posted a video to her million Instagram followers proudly showing off her growing bump in a pair of shorts and bra top.

She set the short clip to Justin Bieber's 2014 song 'Baby' before adding in the caption: "In less than 2 months you'll be here."

Many fans of the former Emmerdale star complimented Gemma on the video.

Gemma has been showing off her baby bump on Instagram (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

"You look fantastic! You and Gorka are couple goals you'll both make fantastic parents xx," said one.

Another commented: "Gem you look amazing. You're gonna be a brilliant momma. Keep being you! Such an inspiration to so many girls and women."

A third said: "Beautiful, that grin says it all! Best of luck on your journey to becoming a mummy x."

"What a beautiful sight, you’re blooming. Will the bambino be pink or blue?! Exciting times ahead," added another.

The Hits Radio presenter then took to her Instagram story to gush about her impending motherhood.

Fans were quick to compliment the actress and radio presenter (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

Gemma said: "I'm so excited, I never thought I'd say that but I'm genuinely so excited about what's to come."

She also said that she had been reading up on hypnobirthing - the method of pain management used during labour.

In a previous video, she said she had been practicing the technique with her midwife as it was "the route she wanted to go down".

"I've just had a lady round to do my hypnobirthing because that’s the birth route I want to go down," she explained in a video a few days ago," Gemma said.

The couple are expecting their first child in a couple of months (Ian West/PA Wire)
Gemma has been keeping her followers updated on her pregnancy (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

"I cannot tell ya how relaxed and high I feel, in a good way.

"I just feel so good that it’s completely switched up any fear or negative stuff you have about pregnancy just goes and you feel ace. It was fab."

Gemma was rushed to A&E just a few days ago after "vomiting all night" and being left "looking like the exorcist".

She was then diagnosed with her fourth water infection of her pregnancy  and was thankful that she made the hospital dash despite feeling a "tad embarrassed" to begin with.

Gemma has kept an honest account throughout her pregnancy (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
Gemma and Gorka on Mount Teide (Manchester Evening News)

Gemma and Gorka announced they were to become parents in February by posting an adorable photo of their dogs Ollie and Norman on Instagram, posing with little signs around their necks which read: "Guess what...Mummy's pregnant! We're going to be big brothers!"

Gemma Atkinson blames 'pregnancy hormones' on emotional Instagram post (Ian West/PA Wire)

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