Pregnant Helen Flanagan shows off her baby bump in black lace lingerie

Pregnant Helen Flanagan shows off her baby bump in black lace lingerie as she poses for Valentine’s Day shoot

She is weeks away from giving birth to her third child.

And Helen Flanagan proudly displayed her bump on Friday evening, while posing for a sweet Valentine’s Day photo shoot on her Instagram page.

The actress, 30, looked incredible in a black lace lingerie set as she knelt on the floor while holding a single red rose in her hand for the stunning image. 

Baby bump: Helen Flanagan proudly displayed her bump on Friday evening, while posing for a sweet Valentine’s Day photo shoot on her Instagram page

Former Coronation Street star Helen’s bra appeared to featured a pretty leopard print pattern, while she teamed it with a pair of matching briefs.

She kept the look glamorous by sporting a full face of make-up in soft neutral tones and wore her hair up in a white towel turban.

Helen revealed she was wearing maternity lingerie from her brand Delilah Ruby, and was sporting her ‘favourite’ set, Feline.   

Helen, who is having her third baby with fiance Scott Sinclair, 31, predicted she’s having another girl as she posed for a prenatal shoot last week.

Helen, who is mum to Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, said: ‘I don’t know what I’m having, but if I was to predict I think I’m having another daughter!’

Baby mama! Helen, who is having her third baby with fiance Scott Sinclair, 31, predicted she's having another girl as she posed for a prenatal shoot last week

Baby mama! Helen, who is having her third baby with fiance Scott Sinclair, 31, predicted she’s having another girl as she posed for a prenatal shoot last week 

The post comes after Helen revealed she’s been struggling with rosacea – a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face – after being bed-bound with extreme morning sickness. 

She wrote: ‘I have started with rosacea recently apparently it’s hormonal anyone else experienced this in pregnancy? Love to know. 

‘I usually have really swollen feet and ankles in pregnancy at this stage but I’ve always had summer babies… Maybe it’s because this time I’m carrying through the winter.’ 

Helen also revealed her third pregnancy will be her last after being left bed-bound with extreme morning sickness.

Happy family: Helen is a parent to daughters  Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair

Happy family: Helen is a parent to daughters  Matilda, five, and Delilah, two, with Preston North End footballer Scott Sinclair

The actress has suffered with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and revealed the symptoms have put her off having more children.

The condition, which Kate Middleton also suffered from, is characterised by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss and possibly dehydration.

Speaking to Fabulous magazine, she said: ‘I always really wanted four children, but after the hyperemesis this time, I could never go through it again. So the decision about having more children after this one has been taken out of my hands, really.

‘It’s funny, I always thought if I knew I was carrying my last baby I would feel really sad about it, but because of what happened, I don’t see it like that. I see it as a positive decision and one I’m completely happy with.’

Changes with the seasons? The soap star confessed she wonders if it's due to 'carrying through the winter' after previously having had 'summer babies'

Changes with the seasons? The soap star confessed she wonders if it’s due to ‘carrying through the winter’ after previously having had ‘summer babies’

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