Gemma Atkinson praised as she proudly shows off postpartum body 2 weeks after C-section

Baby Thiago Thomas Márquez is just five days old when parents Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Márquez introduce us to him, as he snoozes angelically, swaddled in his soft white blanket. He’s so new to the world, that it’s not until after our interview that Gemma and Gorka agree on a name, deciding to get to know him a little first. “They change so much each day,” says Gemma, stroking her newborn’s face as Gorka carries him.

When Gemma Atkinson gave birth to her first baby Mia she needed an emergency C-section and then suffered a scary postpartum haemorrhage as her partner Gorka Márquez anxiously looked on. So when baby Thiago Thomas Márquez was born, Gemma wanted things to be different and decided to hire her own private midwife to monitor the pregnancy and help after the baby was born.The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress – who has been filming her pregnancy story for her forthcoming W channel documentary Gemma And Gorka: Life Behind The Lens – hoped to have a vaginal birth this time around However, when her contractions stopped after 24 hours of active labour, she elected to have another C-section. In her documentary, Gemma answers the questions she was too shy to ask as a first-time mum and goes back to NHS Bolton where Mia was born to find out why she suffered a postpartum haemorrhage.

Actress Gemma Atkinson has revealed that she nearly died while giving birth after losing a lot of blood. She also admitted that her Strictly professional dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez was in tears as doctors fought to keep her alive.This was during the birth of her first child back in 2019 as her daughter, Mia's, heart rate suddenly dropped which plunged Gemma into an emergency caesarean. Gemma, 38, has opened up about the traumatic experience of her firstborn child as she had to re-live it all as she welcomed her baby boy Thiago last month.

Gemma Atkinson has recalled seeing Gorka Marquez in tears as she nearly died giving birth. The Hits Radio host has recently welcomed her second child into the world with the Strictly Come Dancing star and it was a much calmer birth than what she experienced with their first child.

Doting mum Gemma Atkinson has clapped back at mum-shaming trolls who criticised how she is raising her daughter Mia on social media. The 38 year old star, who recently became a mum for a second time with baby Thiago, received an unsolicited message on Instagram that questioned whether allowing her daughter Mia to watch certain kinds of programmes on TV was healthy.

Gemma Atkinson has been thanked by Vicky Pattison after the Hits Radio host showed her support for the former Geordie Shore star's latest career move. Vicky, who shot to fame after appearing on the MTV show, took to social media with the update and said she was sharing her exciting news "through tears".

Gemma Atkinson told her fiance Gorka Marquez that she's 'never fancied him more' as the dad-of-two shared a series of sweet new snaps as he spent time at home with his daughters. Hits Radio host Gemma has been reunited with her beau this weekend after he's been spending the weekdays away in London rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma Atkinson has shared how she's been hit with an emotional double whammy when it comes to being a parent. The Hits Radio host has been reunited with her fiance Gorka Marquez this weekend after he's been spending the weekdays away in London rehearsing for Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma Atkinson has been told to 'watch out' as she shared an adorable new video of her baby son that appeared to leave his dad Gorka Marquez emotional. The couple only welcomed their second child into the world three weeks ago.

New mum Gemma Atkinson has slammed trolls who have labelled her 'fat' and 'lazy', just three weeks after she gave birth to her son.The 38 year old former Hollyoaks star gave birth to her second child, son Thiago, in July. She shares him and her four year old daughter, Mia, with Strictly pro Gorka Marquez, 32.Taking to Instagram, the now-mum-of-two spoke about a recent walk she took to the doctors with her mum. She laughed as she said that she had discussed paparazzi pictures taken on their outing, saying: "I did look like a bag of rags, to be fair.

Gemma Atkinson appears to have exposed her partner Gorka Marquez's habit as she prepares for him to return home for a few days. The dancer is currently spending much of the week away from his family as he takes part in Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.

Gemma Atkinson has apologised to fans after one branded the new mum an "animal". The Hits Radio host is currently enjoying her maternity leave after welcoming her second child with partner Gorka Marquez.

Gemma Atkinson certainly had that new mum glow about her as she was spotted out and about for the first time with her baby son, Thiago.The 38 year old former Hollyoaks star gave birth to her second child towards the end of July. She shares him and her four year old daughter, Mia, with Strictly pro Gorka Marquez, 32.

Gemma Atkinson has shared a three-week warning with her fans and followers but it's more for herself as she plans a comeback following the birth of her second child. The Hits Radio host is now a doting mum-of-two after welcoming a baby boy with Gorka Marquez.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed how she and Janette Manrara have one another's backs after giving birth days apart.

Gemma Atkinson declared 'the pressure' as she gave a candid insight into looking after her newborn baby son. The Hits Radio host is just two weeks into life as a mum-of-two after welcoming her second child into the world on July 17.

Gemma Atkinson has sent her fiance Gorka Marquez an emotional message after he enjoyed a whirlwind visit home before heading back to work. Before the weekend, the dancer shared his first update from Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals after he had to leave his newly-expanded family behind.

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with messages of thanks and praise as she took to social media with a video showcasing her post-baby body. The Hits Radio host marked two weeks since welcoming her second child into the world via C-section by offering an update on her recovery.

Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson has shared a cheeky video of herself and fiancé Gorka Márquez just a week after they welcomed their second child. In the clip, which was posted to her Instagram Story, Gemma can be seen standing next to Gorka, 32, as he puts his arm around her. However, the Strictly Come Dancing pro’s motive wasn’t so innocent as she goes from looking quite content to unimpressed as he reaches down and squeezes her breast.

Gemma Atkinson has given fans an update on her first-ever reality show after delighting fans with the news last month. Her latest appearance on social media also saw her give an update on her current home situation after welcoming her second child last week.