Greg Rutherford’s fiancée Susie Verrill jokes about her growing baby bump as she poses in a crop top

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‘My belly is taking over the entire frame!’ Greg Rutherford’s fiancée Susie Verrill jokes about her growing baby bump as she poses in a crop top

By Rianne Addo For Mailonline

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Greg Rutherford’s fiancée Susie Verrill uploaded a playful post to Instagram last week as she prepares to welcome her third child.

The influencer, 32, looked typically radiant as she displayed her growing baby bump, which she joked was ‘taking over the entire frame’.

Treating herself to a relaxing pamper session, the blogger covered her tresses in a mask as she enjoyed a brief break from her parenting duties.

Oh baby! Greg Rutherford’s fiancée Susie Verrill uploaded a playful post to Instagram last week as she prepares to welcome her third child

The social media star teamed a crop top with joggers and went make-up free for the candid shots.

Susie wrote: ‘Hair mask on. Belly taking over my entire frame (photo inspired by @maddiechester because I’m terrible at remembering to document bumps).’ (sic)

The brunette and her Olympic long jumper partner, 34, are already parents to sons Milo, six, and Rex, three. 

She's growing! The influencer, 32, looked typically radiant as she displayed her baby bump, which she joked was 'taking over the entire frame'

She’s growing! The influencer, 32, looked typically radiant as she displayed her baby bump, which she joked was ‘taking over the entire frame’

Cute couple: The brunette and her Olympic long jumper partner, 34, are already parents to sons Milo, six, and Rex, three (pictured last year)

Cute couple: The brunette and her Olympic long jumper partner, 34, are already parents to sons Milo, six, and Rex, three (pictured last year) 

Last month, the doting mother was rushed to hospital after her baby girl ‘stopped moving’. 

The sportsman admitted he ‘almost cried’ with relief when doctors found their little one’s heartbeat.

Greg said that he and Susie grew worried as their unborn child is usually very active, stating: ‘So last night was stressful. 

‘After a busy day of tidying and clearing Susie suddenly realised she hadn’t felt the baby move in a while. 

'I almost cried': Last month, the doting mother was rushed to hospital after her baby girl 'stopped moving'

‘I almost cried’: Last month, the doting mother was rushed to hospital after her baby girl ‘stopped moving’ 

THE FLUTTERS, SWISHES AND ROLLS: WHAT THOSE MOVEMENTS MEAN 

  • Reduced foetal movement is a reduction in a baby’s regular pattern of movement.
  • Most women begin to feel their baby move between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy, and the movement is typically described as a kick, flutters, swish or roll.
  • The type of movement may change as pregnancy progresses.
  • There is no set number of normal movements. A baby will have their own pattern of movements that mothers-to-be should get to recognise. 
  • From 16 to 24 weeks on, women should feel the baby move more and more up until 32 weeks, then the moves will stay roughly the same until birth.
  • Usually, afternoon and evening periods are times of peak activity for a baby. During both day and night, a baby has sleep periods that mostly last between 20 and 40 minutes, and are rarely longer than 90 minutes.
  • A baby will usually not move during these sleep periods.
  • There is no set number of kicks a woman should be feeling. What is important is that they know what is normal for their baby.
  • There is a common misconception that you should be feeling ten kicks over a set period, but this is no longer suggested as all babies are different.
  • Women who are concerned that their baby has slowed down or stopped moving should contact their midwife or maternity unit immediately.

‘We went through all the steps to try and make her move and nothing happened. The worry was caused by the fact that normally she doesn’t stop moving! 

‘We jumped in the car and headed to the hospital. They found the heartbeat and then in typical fashion, she kicked! This apparently made Susie feel like a weather person though so silver linings.’ 

Most women begin to feel their baby move between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy, and the movement is typically described as a kick, flutters, swish or roll. 

There is no set number of normal movements, and a baby will have their own pattern of movements that mothers-to-be should get to recognise.  

The NHS website states that expectant mothers should call their midwife or maternity unity immediately if they notice their baby is moving less than usual, they can’t feel any movement or there is a change of pattern.

Susie has been diagnosed with Hyperemesis gravidarum – which causes extreme morning sickness.

HG is defined as severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.  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.

Greg proposed to Susie in May 2019 during a hike in Arizona, with the couple later proposing their planned 2020 wedding in the US due to COVID.  

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