Strictly star shares details of traumatic birth experience and life with her family

Health scare during childbirth

Strictly star Gemma Atkinson has opened up about the terrifying birth of her first child, revealing that she suffered a haemorrhage after an emergency c-section with her daughter Mia.

Support from fiance and coping with challenges

Despite the health scare, Gemma had the support of her Strictly Come Dancing fiance Gorka Márquez. The couple went on to have two children, with Gemma sharing her birth story with fans on Instagram.

Life as a couple in the public eye

Gemma and Gorka have faced challenges due to their busy schedules, with Gorka recently taking on a new role as a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly. Despite rumors of a "rough patch," Gemma emphasizes that they have grown used to the time apart and value their independence.