Love Island star Laura Anderson has revealed she's in a lot of pain with her pregnancy, in a candid Instagram post.
She said she felt like her belly button was ripping, while also having bleeding gums and sore pelvic bones - all of which could be symptoms of her pregnancy.
The 34-year-old will be welcoming her first child next month, and has been keeping fans up-to-date with her progression.
She said in her Instagram Story: "I've got so much pain in my below button. Is that normal? Like around that bit [pointing]. It feels like it's ripping. It's not funny anymore.
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"My gum's bleeding! My gum is always bleeding. Apparently this is a pregnancy thing as well.
"Also, you know your undercarriage? There are bones on either side, and they're like really sore. I think it's attached to your pelvis.
"I don't know if that's normal. I don't know if they're like widening? It's just a lot.
"I feel like at this stage it's just a lot of pain, and I'm sat here with like 25 cushions."
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Meanwhile, Laura was left devastated last month after the gender of her unborn tot was announced by the baby's dad, her ex Gary Lucy.
The former Hollyoaks actor announced to the world that they were expecting a baby girl - reportedly without getting consent from Laura.
The Mirror understands that Laura had been hoping to keep the news private until later this year.
She wanted the gender reveal to be a special moment for them to share together, either later in her pregnancy or when the baby is born.
A source close to Laura exclusively told The Mirror: "Gary announced the gender news without getting her consent. She’s really upset by this."
Laura and Gary met on Celebs Go Dating last year and started a whirlwind relationship.
But after months of dating Gary revealed to fans that he and Laura had split up, which was announced shortly after Laura confirmed she was pregnant.
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