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Gemma Atkinson inundated with support after sharing daughter Mia's health battle

The radio host shares Mia with her fiancé Gorka Marquez

Phoebe Tatham
Content Writer
February 6, 2023
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Fans flocked to support Gemma Atkinson on Monday after she shared a glimpse inside Mia's worrying health development.

Over on her Instagram Stories, the 38-year-old star – who is expecting her second child with Gorka Marquez – posted a string of updates detailing her little girl's ongoing cough.

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"I've been up most of the night with Mia, bless her. She's got a cough. She's had it for about two weeks," Gemma explained.

"Just literally about 3am she starts and it's like a bark, bless her. We're propping her bed up, we're putting eucalyptus vapor on her chest, on her feet. We've got a diffuser in her room. We've even put a raw onion in her room."

Gemma Atkinson with Mia© Photo: Instagram

Gemma welcomed Mia in 2019

She continued: "I'm going to insist [that] a doctor sees her today… For my peace of mind, I will insist. Because at the minute you can't get in. You have to go online and fill out all these forms… I know it's such a nightmare."

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Responding to online support, Gemma added: "Thanks for all your [messages]. Turns out almost every child has it at the moment."

Gemmas Instagram message© Photo: Instagram

The presenter shared an update

"Managed to get her an appointment so will see what they say. At least they can listen to her chest and it's reassuring if anything for me and Gorks."

Gemma and Gorka are set to welcome their second child – a baby boy – later this year. Talking to HELLO! about welcoming a new addition, dad Gorka revealed: "He'll be a little sibling – and maybe future dance partner – for our daughter Mia. She’s obsessed with dancing, so who knows."

Gemma Atkinsons growing baby bump© Photo: Instagram

Gemma is set to welcome her second child with beau, Gorka

"That we get the chance to have another baby - we never take that for granted. Life flies, so make the most of every second you have."

The professional dancer, who made it to the final of Strictly in 2022 alongside Helen Skelton, continued: "We're a homely family and I love being there, watching movies together, walking the dogs and having barbecues in summer."

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