Kate Ferdinand highlights her growing baby bump in a blue midi dress for radiant snap

Pregnant Kate Ferdinand puts on a stylish display as she highlights her growing baby bump in a blue midi dress for radiant snap

She is currently expecting her first child, a boy, with ex-Manchester United ace and husband Rio Ferdinand.

And Kate Ferdinand appears to be taking pregnancy in her stride as she shared a radiant Instagram photo ahead of an outing on Sunday.

The former TOWIE star, 29, paid tribute to her unborn baby by wearing a chic sky-toned midi dress for the stunning picture, which she captioned with a blue love heart.

Bumping along: Kate Ferdinand appears to be taking pregnancy in her stride as she shared a radiant Instagram photo ahead of an outing on Sunday

Bumping along: Kate Ferdinand appears to be taking pregnancy in her stride as she shared a radiant Instagram photo ahead of an outing on Sunday

Wrapping up against the chilly climes, the fitness enthusiast teamed her ensemble with a cosy teddy bear coat, and carried her essentials in a white clutch.

 The reality star opted for comfort when it came to her footwear choice as she rounded things off with white, box-fresh trainers.

Curly locks framed her striking features, which were enhanced with her signature neutral-toned make-up. 

Oh baby! The fitness enthusiast, 29, is currently expecting her first child, a boy, with ex-Manchester United ace and husband Rio Ferdinand

Oh baby! The fitness enthusiast, 29, is currently expecting her first child, a boy, with ex-Manchester United ace and husband Rio Ferdinand

Earlier in the weekend, Kate posted a sweet drawing with her husband Rio, his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, as she explained that looking after yourself can be ‘a rocky journey.’ 

In a lengthy post, the blonde wrote to mark Mental Health Awareness Day: ‘Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember.

‘It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do. 

'Love surrounds us':  Earlier in the weekend, the mother-to-be posted a sweet drawing with her husband Rio, 41, his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine,

‘Love surrounds us’:  Earlier in the weekend, the mother-to-be posted a sweet drawing with her husband Rio, 41, his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine,

‘I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone. Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders.

‘Peoples lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles. 

‘It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside. Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always.’

Just a few weeks ago, the TV star celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with former footballer Rio, 41. 

If you have been affected by this story, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org. 

Candid: In an accompanying message, the TV star explained that looking after yourself can be 'a rocky journey'

Impressive: The blonde spoke out to mark Mental Health Awareness Day

Candid: In an accompanying message, the TV star explained that looking after yourself can be ‘a rocky journey’