Gemma Atkinson issues touching statement as she gives birth to second child with Gorka Marquez
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have welcomed their second child
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Gemma Atkinson confirmed in a sweet statement that she and partner Gorka Marquez have welcomed their second child.
The former Strictly contestant confirmed her baby boy had "arrived safe and sound" as she gushed over the newborn.
Sharing a statement to her Instagram Story, Gemma penned: "Little man is here!
"He arrived safe and sound and he's utterly wonderful," she continued alongside a handful of blue-coloured love heart emojis.
Gemma went on: "Mia is already the mother hen we expected her to be.
Gemma Atkinson announced the news on her Instagram page on Wednesday
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"We're all home together soaking up this lovely little bubble for Gorks has to leave for Strictly rehearsals next week.
"Thank you for all the lovely well wishes. Our family is complete," Gemma added before signing off with a series of love heart emojis. (sic)
Gemma stopped short of giving away her baby boy's name.
Gorka followed suit by issuing the same statement on his own Instagram page.
The duo, who met while Gemma was competing on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017, already have a daughter together.
Mia was born on July 4, 2019 meaning the four-year-old now shares the same birth month with her new brother.
Both Gemma and Gorka have been open about their pregnancy journey this time around, regularly updating fans with how they were preparing for the tot's arrival.
Just days before giving birth, Gemma shared with her fanbase the "natural stuff" she was trying out to try and speed up the process.
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Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have documented their pregnancy journey on social media
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She said: "Lots of messages of tips to try and speed up little man's arrival. Thank you.
"I'm happy to try the natural stuff as and when I get too uncomfortable (I've been on the ball and walked a lot) however I'm trying to avoid being induced if possible."
Gemma also regularly exercised right up to giving birth, including a video of her stretching and penned: "Not sure how much more space I can make for you little man. Stretching has still been my go-to for feeling SO much better, especially at this stage.
"He’s obviously very comfy which is good to know.
"I’m very much still in the mindset of he’ll arrive when he’s ready as opposed to a specific date. However, it would be nice if he was ready quite soon so he could spend a little longer with his Papa before rehearsals start (and I could also that way potentially get at least a few hours' sleep)."
Gorka will be returning to the Strictly dancefloor later this year as the BBC contest edges closer to a new series.
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