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Maia Dunphy opens up about pregnancy: 'I'm struggling with the body changes'

RTE star Maia Dunphy has revealed she’s been finding it tough adapting to her new figure.

The writer who is nearly six months pregnant with her first child with comedian Johnny Vegas admits “all the weight has gone to” her thighs.

“I struggle with the body changes, I’m not one of those natural earth mothers, I have to be honest,” Maia told Goss.ie.

launch of the 7up Free Ideas Hub at The Library Project, Temple Bar

Not an earth mother: Maia revealed she’s finding it tough getting used to her new figure | MAXWELLS

Speaking at the launch of 7up Free’s new campaign ‘Ideas Hub’, the 38-year-old opened up to Goss.ie revealing she’s finally given in and gone maternity shopping.

“My mum kept saying to me ‘ you have to stop wearing clothes that are hold you in – you’re not fat, you’re pregnant’.

“I went out and finally bought big pants cos you do put on weight all around your hips and I was uncomfortable all day going ‘why am I grumpy?’

launch of the 7up Free Ideas Hub at The Library Project, Temple Bar

Maternity shopper: Maia admits she has finally gone maternity shopping | MAXWELLS

“Oh it’s because my knickers are too tight, just go buy bigger pants Maia and accept it.

“I’ve maternity jeans on now, and when you buy the right clothes you go ‘aahhh’ it’s nice, I’m finally accepting it,” she laughed.

No doubt echoing many pregnant women’s concerns, the TV star is due to give birth this July.

7up Free is an exciting new initiative encouraging the nation to get creative by sharing their 7-word-ideas through 7up Free’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

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