Model Shanina Shaik shows off her baby bump for Gritty Pretty magazine

Shanina Shaik has shown off her burgeoning baby bump in a topless photo shoot for Gritty Pretty magazine.

The Aussie model, 31, shared a glimpse of the shoot on Instagram, saying she ‘loved talking with the team about motherhood and my current beauty routine’.

During the interview, she also spoke of having  ‘always wanted a baby boy’.

In the artistic snaps, the cover girl posed in a black bikini and sipped from a coconut in a stunning tropical setting.

Wearing an unbuttoned shirt in one photo, the expectant mother sported pearl drop earrings and wore her hair in loose waves.

In another photo, she changed into a white bikini and pearl-bedazzled shirt.

Showing off her natural beauty with minimal makeup, Shanina also stripped down to just a pair of jeans while covering her modesty with her hands.

Tilting her head back in a a relaxed posed, the Victoria’s Secret model added earrings and a bracelet to her look.

‘I’m currently eight months pregnant, which is insane,’ she told the magazine.

The Aussie model, 31, shared a glimpse of the shoot on Instagram, saying she ‘loved talking with the team about motherhood and my current beauty routine’ 

‘I’m expecting a baby boy. I’ve always wanted a boy. I just want to instill in him and teach him that it’s important to be kind and caring, respectful, but also believe in himself, and to inspire to all his dreams and goals.’

‘I just can’t wait for this next chapter in my life. And I can’t wait to meet him,’ she added.

The supermodel also shared some of her beauty secrets,  revealing she uses Hollywood Flawless Filter by Charlotte Tilbury ‘every day’ and that she ‘can’t live without’ her Rodial Peach Lowlighter.

Showing off her radiant skin, Shanina also said she takes Bio-Oil with her wherever she goes to reduce scars and stretch marks, but that ‘taking care of yourself’ comes from within.

During the interview, she also spoke of having ‘always wanted a baby boy’ 

‘My best beauty advice that I was ever given is more on a spiritual level. And I think it’s all about taking care of yourself and believing in yourself no matter what,’ she added.

Shanina, who is due to give birth in the coming weeks, recently said she can’t wait to start celebrating special occasions with her partner Matthew Adesuyan.

She told The Daily Telegraph: ‘It is special for us, because being Australian and Matthew [being] American, we get to celebrate two Father’s and Mother’s Days.’

The Aussie model is set to appear in the September edition of Gritty Pretty magazine

Shanina announced she was expecting her first child with her advertising agent partner on Mother’s Day.

The couple went public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day 2021, with the pair going official on Instagram.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote: ‘To the new love of my life. Thank you for choosing me to be your Mum.

‘I have always wanted you for as long as I can remember, and at times my patience was tested.’

She continued: ‘The timing had to be right, and I can say with confidence that I am ready to be your guide, your protector and your best friend.