Gemma Atkinson says 'the pressure' as she talks 'minefield' after welcoming second baby

Gemma Atkinson has shared her thoughts on being a second-time mum, saying she has "a different mindset" when it comes to motherhood now.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 couldn't help but laugh as she explained her daughter's 'nickname' for her baby brother. The Hits Radio host welcomed her second child into the world last month.

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

Gemma Atkinson has been praised by her fans as she proudly showed off her postpartum body after having a C-section when she welcomed her second child into the world.The 38 year old former Hollyoaks star gave birth to her son earlier this month. She shares him with her fiancé, Strictly star Gorka Márquez, with whom she also shares daughter Mia, three.Two weeks after the birth of her son, Thiago, Gemma took to Instagram to share a video of the realities of being postpartum, as she showed off her stomach in a candid video. In the caption, Gemma talked about wearing breast pads, an 'industrial size sanitary pad' and having a swollen tummy.

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.

Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable snap of her fiancé Gorka Marquez and their two children, including newly born Thiago. Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma, 38, shared the image on her Instagram Stories on Saturday night (July 29). Professional dancer Gorka, 32, who is best known for being a dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, could be seen passed out asleep on the couple's sofa with his daughter and son cuddling up to him.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stars from the world of Strictly Come Dancing have been congratulating former professionals Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec following the news that they have welcomed their first baby into the world. The pair, who have been married since 2017, revealed that they had become parents for the first time in a heartwarming Instagram post shared online earlier today (29 July).

Gorka Marquez has told of the unusual way he got to know Gemma Atkinson in the early days of their romance. The loved-up couple found love on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017.

Gemma Atkinson showed that not much has changed since she welcomed her second child into the world as she made a saucy quip involving her fiance Gorka Marquez as she shared details of her labour for the first time.