Charlotte Dawson cradles her baby bump while posing in cosy animal-print pyjamas as she enters the final weeks of her pregnancy
She is set to welcome a baby boy with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield, and recently said she was ‘struggling mentally’ after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
But Charlotte Dawson remained positive despite her recent struggles by taking to Instagram on Tuesday to share a slew of stylish snaps, as she enters the final weeks of her pregnancy.
The Ex On The Beach star, 28, was the picture of a doting mother as she gently cradled her blossoming baby bump while posing in front of her Christmas tree in animal-print pyjamas.
Doting: Charlotte Dawson cradled her baby bump while posing in cosy animal-print pyjamas in snaps shared via Instagram on Wednesday as she enters the final weeks of her pregnancy
In the snaps, which were taken behind-the-scenes of a new photoshoot, Charlotte pulled up her silk pyjama top to reveal her bump as she held it sweetly in her hands.
Charlotte showed off her style by wearing striking pyjamas that had a clashing animal-print and also featured images of animals.
She added a glamorous flair to the look by styling her brunette locks in loose waves that fell over her shoulders, while she also wore a light palette of make-up.
The loose-fitting sleepwear looked perfect for its purpose and also featured a front pocket on the short-sleeved shirt.
Sweet: In the snaps, which were taken behind-the-scenes of a new photoshoot, Charlotte pulled up her silk pyjama top to reveal her bump as she held it gently in her hands
Stunning: Charlotte added a glamorous flair to the look by styling her brunette locks in loose waves that fell over her shoulders, while she also wore a light palette of make-up
Glamorous: Charlotte showed off her style by wearing striking pyjamas that had a clashing animal-print and also featured images of animals
Charlotte recently explained that she has had to change her diet to adhere to her gestational diabetes diagnosis, and is missing comfort food and her usual treats.
The daughter of late comedian Les Dawson added that she is ‘just so worried’ about doing anything to her unborn child, and of anything happening to him.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women, usually during the second or third trimester. It can affect people who didn’t have diabetes before their pregnancy and usually goes away after the birth.
It occurs when the hormones produced during pregnancy make it difficult for your body to use insulin properly, putting you at an increased risk of insulin resistance.
Candid: The Ex On The Beach star who was diagnosed with gestational diabetes recently candidly discussed how she has had to change her diet
Charlotte told Dr Sophie Newton: ‘I am struggling mentally with everything. It’s mentally draining, feeling like this.’
Talking about having to overhaul her diet following her diagnosis, she continued: ‘I think it’s probably getting to me as well, if I’m down I usually have chips and gravy… and I can’t!
‘I’m just so worried about doing anything to the baby, that’s what I’m so worried about, of anything happening to him.’
Charlotte added that having a baby during the global coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been easy.
Glow: Charlotte is set to welcome her first child, a baby boy, with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield, and recently said the Gestational Diabetes has made her struggle as it’s so ‘mentally draining’
The star asked Dr Sophie for advice on what snacks she could eat now with gestational diabetes as she admitted she used to snack on Galaxy Minstrels.
Dr Sophie advised Charlotte to ditch the chocolate treat for fruit and vegetables, she also encouraged her to exercise to help control her blood sugar and mental health.
Charlotte sweetly gave her support to any other struggling mothers-to-be or anyone else who has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
She said: ‘If any of my fellow preggo birds have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I just want to give you a big snuggle.
‘I know we’re not allowed to cuddle right now – but come here you! I just want to say, we’ve got this girls, we need to be positive and just rock this gestational diabetes!’