Pregnant Rebecca Adlington revealed her sadness that her boyfriend Andrew Parsons was unable to accompany her to her 20-week scan recently.
The former Olympic swimmer, 31, who is expecting a son with Andrew, proudly showed off her growing baby bump on Instagram in a tight white shirt, as she reflected on the changes COVID-19 has brought about to pregnancy appointments.
She wrote: ‘Had my 20week scan this week and loved seeing this little guy again
Second baby: Pregnant Rebecca Adlington revealed her sadness that her boyfriend Andrew Parsons was unable to accompany her to her 20-week scan recently
‘Andy isn’t allowed in with me, so sad partners aren’t allowed to be part of these magical stages.
‘Highly recommend following @pregnant_then_screwed to others in the same boat. Luckily he’s been able to feel baby P kick at least!
Rebecca is already mother to daughter Summer, five, who she co-parents with ex-husband Harry Needs.
Harry and Rebecca split in 2016 after 18 months of marriage, and Rebecca went onto reveal she was dating property manager Andrew in 2018.
Baby boy: The Olympic swimmer, 31, who is expecting a son with Andrew, reflected on the changes COVID-19 has brought about to pregnancy appointments
She first confirmed her romance with Andrew in December 2018, marking her first relationship since her divorce from Harry two years earlier.
Rebecca recently revealed that her second child, and first with Andrew, is a boy.
She told HELLO!: ‘He was on his back with his legs wide open showing us his full package. I couldn’t stop laughing. It was such a funny, joyous moment.’
The athlete said the couple had suspected the child would be male, adding: ‘We had a feeling and so did our friends and family.
‘I feel different this time. I’m bigger and I’ve been craving carbs and savoury things, not sweet things like I did with Summer.’
She said: ‘Andy isn’t allowed in with me, so sad partners aren’t allowed to be part of these magical stages’
Rebecca and Andrew met through the dating app Bumble in January 2018 and moved in together last summer.
She also went on to address the news that Harry, with whom she co-parents Summer, has recently announced he was bisexual.
Harry came out as bisexual in June this year, and told BBC News that he entered into a relationship with another man in 2019 and said he didn’t feel he could truly say he was bisexual until this happened.
Rebecca said: ‘Regardless of his sexuality we’ve always supported each other. When you care for another human being you want that person to be well, no matter what they’re going through.
Growing family: Rebecca announced her pregnancy last month (pictured with daughter Summer, five)
‘You’ve got to be there for those people in your life. Summer is the priority for both of us and we always put her first and I think that’s why we get on so well.
‘Harry is really excited about the baby. He has always known I wanted more kids and he was really happy for Andy and offered to help if he needs any tips.
‘He’s been brilliant. Our child will get to know Harry as well.’
Rebecca announced she was pregnant by posting a sweet snap of herself and her boyfriend Andrew Parsons, 30, holding up an ultrasound.
Revealing she is 14 weeks pregnant, Rebecca appeared to suggest she conceived during the COVID-19 lockdown.
She captioned the snap: ‘Andy and I are excited to announce that we’re expecting. Summer can’t wait, she asks everyday to check my belly to see if it’s growing.
‘Going to be a long wait until the end of Feb!’
She also added an adorable snap of Summer, holding the sonogram, wearing a ‘Promoted To Big Sister’ top.
Blended family: Rebecca and ex-husband Harry Needs (pictured) married in 2014, welcomed Summer in 2015. They split, however, in 2015 but continue to co-parent their daughter