Gemma Atkinson forced to snap back at mum-shamers who air concern over new baby

Gemma Atkinson has snapped back at Instagram mum-shamers after they raised concerns over her son Thiago, when she shared an adorable snap of the newborn napping.

The former Hollyoaks star, 38, and her fiance Gorka Márquez welcomed their son just a few weeks ago, but Gemma has already fallen victim to online mum-shamers.

The mum-of-two took to Instagram to share some snaps as she introduced her newborn son to her radio co-host Mike Toolan.

One of these snaps saw Thiago in a wicker basket napping while laying on his front, and it was this photo that sparked concern with some of Gemma's followers.

One wrote: "Please put him to sleep on his back to prevent SIDS xxx" and a second added: "Oh not sure about babies sleeping on their front, that could be quite dangerous."

"Since they introduced the advice to put babies to sleep on their back, the SIDS rate has dropped by 85 per cent," commented a third.

Gemma was quick to hit back at these commenters, writing: "He does sleep on his back. He naps on his front a few times throughout the day when I’m sat on the chair next to him.

"He’s also able to lift and move his head in both directions when on his front. Not my first rodeo with babies [smiling emoji]"

This isn't the first time Gemma has faced online mum-shaming since welcoming Thiago, having previously faced judgment from others after revealing that she had stopped breastfeeding at six weeks.

After receiving messages on the topic, Gemma explained the reason for her decision and hit out at those who judge mothers for choosing to bottle feed.

She wrote: "Asked this a lot too which I get . I personally only wanted to do 5wks BF. That's what I did with Mia so I set myself that target. I was fortunate enough to be able to express a lot so he ended up having about 6wks."

She continued: “My choice to stop was because it was exhausting on my own.

"My boobs & back were quite sore and knowing I had school coming up for Mia and knowing Gorka would be away in London I knew it would be easier & less stressful on the bottle and I've always said that's how feeding should be.

"I enjoyed feeding them both and having the 5 wks with them both, but I'm enjoying this time too. Esp the bit where I know there's other ppl can step in and feed him."

Gemma added: "I know there’s a lot of judgment on mothers who bottle feed. There shouldn't be, but there is.

"My thoughts are "fed is best" and as long as the mum and baby are happy, that's what matters."

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