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Gemma Atkinson says baby Mia is 'constantly on her boobs' in candid motherhood post


The radio presenter has opened up about tiredness and struggles with breastfeeding on social media.

Gemma Atkinson, 34, gave birth to her firstborn with partner Gorka Marquez on July 4, and has been vocal about the progress of her baby daughter.

Taking to Instagram, the former Hollyoaks actress explained to her 1.1million followers how baby Mia Louise prefers to be “cluster fed”.

Documenting her journey into parenthood, she wrote: “What a difference 12 hours makes. BBQ to burping.

“Mia has began ‘cluster feeding’ (basically she wants a lot of feeds over a short time) and she chose last night to be constantly on my boobs!

“This is apparently common in breast feeding and for Mia it’s a good thing because she’s piling on the weight which makes me happy.”

Gemma continued: “As tired as I was I couldn’t help but mentally high five her for eating so much! My clever girl.

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FEEDING: Gemma discussed motherhood on social media (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

GEMMA ATKINSON

NEWBORN: Gemma gave birth to Mia Louise on July 4 (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

“Thank God for Netflix, a cosy cuppa and Oreos. They got me through from 1am until 5.30am. Gorks has a show tonight too so if he looks like a zombie at the meet and greet beforehand you know why.”

In a separate clip, Gemma addressed the late-night cluster feeding schedule to her fans.

Speaking to the camera, she playfully revealed: “Cluster feeding is no joke. I haven’t been up that late since my clubbing days in Magaluf, which we’ll never go into.”

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COUPLE: Gorka and Gemma met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

GEMMA ATKINSON

HAPPY: Fans have praised Gemma for her honesty surrounding her struggles with motherhood (Pic: INSTAGRAM)

Fans have praised Gemma’s honest portrayal of the demanding feeding schedule and constant late nights.

One wrote: “What a great promotion of breast feeding. Huge high five to you for nailing the night feeds.”

“The cluster feeding is the worst but the best because you know she is healthy and gaining weight. Good luck with it all,” a second explained.



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