Pregnant Lauren Goodger showcases her growing baby bump in a tan jumpsuit

She is expecting a baby girl with her partner Charles Drury later this year.

And Lauren Goodger looked radiant as she displayed her growing baby bump in a snap she shared on Monday.

The former TOWIE star, 34, lovingly cradled her belly as she posed in a tan jumpsuit with a deep v-neckline.

Glowing: Lauren Goodger looked radiant as she displayed her growing baby bump in a snap she shared on Monday

Letting her brunette locks fall loose down her shoulders, Lauren added glamour to her look with a smokey eye.

Father-to-be Charles, 23, was among the first to comment on the photo of his other half, writing: ‘Wowwwww! I love you beautiful’.

The reality star captioned the post: ‘Hope everyone has a good Monday!! Whatever the week throws at you’.

Lauren previously revealed her boyfriend will have control over her birthing plan as they prepare to welcome their first child together.

Couple: Father-to-be Charles Drury, 23, was among the first to comment on the photo of his other half, writing: ‘Wowwwww! I love you beautiful’

In a new interview, Lauren revealed the builder has been ‘very involved’ during her pregnancy and insisted he’s ‘much more emotional’ than her.

The mother-to-be, who recently confirmed she’s expecting a girl, said: ‘He’s very involved. You know the birth and how it’s normally up to the mum? Well, I have to ask Charlie!’

On how her beau reacted to the baby news, the businesswoman told new! magazine: ‘He cried! He said, ”I’m really happy it’s a girl now, I’ve got a real soft spot for a girl.” Charlie couldn’t wait to tell his family and friends.’

The media personality added that she’s considering a water birth, and joked about the realities of giving birth.

Support system: Lauren previously revealed her boyfriend Charles will have control over her birthing plan as they prepare to welcome their first child together

Lauren said: ‘I’m always in the bath. I feel like that will really relax my back, my muscles, my n**n. The only reason I’d like to do it in the bed is it would be nice for photos. I’m having a blow-dry, a spray tan and I’m having my make-up done.

‘I want to have good memories to keep. I’m only joking – I’ll be holding the baby in tears, dripping with sweat and probably with my hair all over the place.’

A water birth is when the pregnant woman is in a birthing pool filled with warm water for at least part of their labour, delivery, or both.

It can take place in a hospital or at home with medical staff on hand to help the woman deliver her baby.

‘I’ll be holding the baby in tears with my hair all over the place’: The media personality added that she’s considering a water birth, and joked about the realities of giving birth

The beautician, who is 22 weeks pregnant, previously took to Instagram Stories to ask others what their experience was like.

The blonde wrote: ‘Been thinking about a water birth has anyone had one? DM me would to chat about how you found it?’

A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauren is taking her birth really seriously having seen other people having water births and thinks it could be for her.

‘She thinks it seems calming and wants the calmest labour for her and her baby.’

Earlier in the week, the reality star and the hunk shared the heartwarming moment they discovered they’re having a girl in a cute gender reveal clip.

The couple appeared in great spirits as they popped a balloon to unveil pink confetti, before sharing a kiss.

Pretty in pink: Lauren has been documenting her pregnancy over social media

In an accompanying message, the amateur football player enthused about meeting their ‘beautiful little girl’.

A smitten Charles wrote in a caption: ‘WE ARE HAVING A GIRL. Can’t wait until you’re with us beautiful little girl.

‘I feel like a king, Your mum my queen & you our princess! I promise you you’ll be born into a world of nothing but love, happiness & safety, you’ve made me see life in a totally different way, I’ve got everything I want, my own little family.

‘Each day is one closer to holding you in my arms but until then keep cosy in that tummy it’ll soon be time for you to meet me & your mummy♥️ (swipe for a balloon pop, it nearly knocked me off my feet).’ (sic)

‘Each day is one closer to holding you’: Charles recently took to social media to reveal they are expecting a baby girl

Water births: Less pain for mum and less stress for baby

Water births are a popular alternative to giving birth in air because many mothers find the feeling of being submerged in hot water means they experience less pain during contractions and the birth itself.

Water births work because the breathing reflex is triggered by the change in temperature as the baby is born and the sensation of air on the skin.

This means that, provided the baby remains fully submerged in warm water, they continue receiving oxygen through the umbilical cord until they surface meaning they do not drown.

While there is no clear statistical evidence that babies born in water receive heath benefits, that means the opposite is also true – that there are no clear negative effects either.

However, water births are usually not recommended for mothers who have suffered complications during their pregnancy because the baby may need to be monitored with sensitive electronic equipment that cannot go in the pool.

Water births are also not recommended for very overweight mothers who may struggle to get out of the pool should their birthing plan need to change quickly.

If undertaking a home water birth, efforts should be taken to keep the water below 37C. A higher temperature risks overheating the baby and causing undue stress.

While lower temperatures are not recommended, this is largely because it negates many of the benefits to the mother – such as increased comfort – rather than because it could harm the child.

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