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Louise Randell

Pregnant Rebecca Adlington says she's 'ready to pop' as she shows off baby bump

Former Olympian Rebecca Adlington has given fans a glimpse of her baby bump and declared she's "ready to pop" as she nears the end of her second pregnancy.

The double gold medal-winning swimmer, 31, is expecting a baby with her boyfriend Andy Parsons, and she's shared an update on her bump as she prepares to give birth.

It's baby number two for the sports star, who has a daughter Summer, five, with her ex Harry Needs.

Rebecca posted a picture of herself wearing a mint-green top on Instagram, and wrote: "Yep I'm ready to pop!

"So excited for the little one to arrive. I feel like it's gone quite quickly until now...

"Now it feels like it's dragging but then again we’re in lockdown and it's January."

Rebecca Adlington is nearing the end of her second pregnancy (Instagram)

The new baby is due on February 27, and Rebecca previously told Hello! they are expecting a boy.

Speaking of the gender reveal scan, she laughed: "He was on his back with his legs wide open showing us his full package.

"I couldn't stop laughing. It was such a funny, joyous moment."

Rebecca Adlington with her boyfriend Andy Parsons and her daughter Summer from her previous relationship (Rebecca Adlington/Instagram)
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She added of her second pregnancy: "I feel different this time.

"I'm bigger and I've been craving carbs and savoury things, not sweet things like I did with Summer."

It's her first child with boyfriend Andy, who she started dating after the breakdown of her marriage to Harry.

Rebecca with her ex Harry Needs (PA WIRE)

They met on dating app Bumble and have been together for more than two years.

Rebecca still lives 10 minutes down the road from her ex so they are able to co-parent Summer together.

They have maintained a friendly relationship after the split, and Rebecca told Hello! her ex is happy about her baby news.

She said: "Harry is really excited about the baby. He has always known I wanted more kids and he was really happy for Andy and offered to help if he needs any tips. He's been brilliant.

"Our child will get to know Harry as well."

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