Helen Flanagan highlights her baby bump in a sporty crop top for a walk in the woods

Pregnant Helen Flanagan highlights her baby bump in a sporty crop top for a walk in the woods as she approaches the end of her second trimester

She’s gearing up to welcome her third child with fiancé Scott Sinclair early next year. 

And Helen Flanagan appeared to be taking pregnancy in her stride as she enjoyed an autumnal walk in the woods on Monday.

In a radiant snap shared to Instagram, the Coronation Street actress, 30, showcased her growing baby bump in a crop top as she revealed she’s approaching the end of her second trimester.

Oh baby! Helen Flanagan appeared to be taking pregnancy in her stride as she enjoyed an autumnal walk in the woods on Monday

The soap star teamed her sporty bralet with a pair of high-waisted leggings by Kate Hudson’s athleisure brand Fabletics as she held onto a Costa cup.

Wrapping up against the chilly climes, the former I’m A Celebrity contestant kept warm in a black jacket and a beanie hat.

The influencer brought the glamour with her hair and make-up as she complemented her features with a thick layer of foundation and wore her tresses in loose waves.

In a separate Instagram post, Helen reflected on her pregnancy as she shared: ‘I can’t believe I’m coming up to six months now.

''I can't believe I'm coming up to six months now!' The Coronation Street actress, 30, took to Instagram to reveal she's approaching the end of her second trimester

”I can’t believe I’m coming up to six months now!’ The Coronation Street actress, 30, took to Instagram to reveal she’s approaching the end of her second trimester

Out and about: Earlier in the day, the soap star wrapped up in a leopard print coat following an appointment at Ruh Dental in Manchester

Out and about: Earlier in the day, the soap star wrapped up in a leopard print coat following an appointment at Ruh Dental in Manchester

‘I’m due in March so in my head it’s Christmas, January, February, then my due date month. It is really exciting. I’m looking forward to my next midwife appointment, I get to hear the baby’s heartbeat.’ 

Earlier this month, the thespian revealed she is still experiencing nausea during her pregnancy.

Helen has been suffering from hyperemesis – a pregnancy complication characterised by nausea, vomiting, dehydration and weight loss

The media personality admitted she wants to ‘eat all the time’ to make herself feel better.

Blonde beauty Helen shared: ‘I’m going to make a vegan lasagna. Also, I still have nausea in this pregnancy. It’s nothing like it was but yeah constantly feel nauseous.  

WHAT IS HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM?

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is defined as severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Celebrities who’ve been open about their own battles with HG include:

  • The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton 
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kourtney Kardashian
  • Debra Messing
  • Kelly Clarkson
  • Tia Mowry
  • Tori Spelling 
  • Amy Schumer 

It affects up to two percent of pregnant women.  

HG symptoms usually appear between weeks four and six and peak at 9-to-13 weeks.

Up to 20 per cent of sufferers experience symptoms up to weeks 14-to-20, however, most have relief in the later stages.

Unlike morning sickness, which affects up to 80 percent of pregnant women, HG causes severe dehydration and prevents sufferers from keeping any food down.

Other symptoms include:

  • Losing five percent or more of their pre-pregnancy weight
  • Reduced urination
  • Headaches
  • Confusion
  • Fainting
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Loss of skin elasticity
  • A rapid heart rate  

Some HG cases require hospitalization where women can receive IV fluids and nutrition. 

HG’s cause was thought to be hormonal, however, research suggests it may be due to genetic variations.

Source: American Pregnancy Association 

‘So I just feel like I’ve got to eat all the time and eating always makes me feel better. Joys. Also I don’t know if you can see but honestly bump feels like I’m getting really, really big now. And I feel like I’ve got like a little pregnancy waddle.’ 

The TV star revealed she was pregnant with her third child with a sweet social media image shared in September.

The Bury native is already a mother to her daughters Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, who she shares her footballer fiancé Scott, 31. 

Family first: The Bury native is already a mother to her daughters Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, who she shares her footballer fiancé Scott, 31

Family first: The Bury native is already a mother to her daughters Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, who she shares her footballer fiancé Scott, 31