Hilaria Baldwin shares sexy pregnancy pic: 'I will gain weight, cellulite will happen'

Elise Solé
Hilaria Baldwin shared a super-sexy pregnancy photo. (Photo: Getty Images)
Hilaria Baldwin shared a super-sexy pregnancy photo. (Photo: Getty Images)

Pregnant Hilaria Baldwin says she’s completely at peace with gaining weight while sharing a revealing selfie.

On Friday, the yoga instructor and wife of Alec Baldwin Instagrammed the mirror snap of herself wearing a bra and a robe, writing in the caption, “6 months with Baldwinito #4! I have to remind myself every day how working out and eating well while pregnant will mean that I will have an easier pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. I let myself slow down, but try to do an activity almost every day where I keep my circulation going, maintain flexibility, and tone muscles.”

The 34-year-old wrote, “I’m also completely at peace with the fact that I WILL gain weight, cellulite WILL happen, my body NEEDS fat and rest in order to grow a healthy baby. Through 4 pregnancies, I have found balance and calm — embracing natural changes in my body, yet taking care of myself in a way where these changes are temporary, and once the baby is out, I will find my non pregnant self again. Please talk to me and to each other about your experiences with this, questions, and advice — no negativity—this is a namaste place.”

6 months with Baldwinito #4! I have to remind myself every day how working out and eating well while pregnant will mean that I will have a easier pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. I let myself slow down, but try to do an activity almost every day where I keep my circulation going, maintain flexibility, and tone muscles. I’m also completely at peace with the fact that I WILL gain weight, cellulite WILL happen, my body NEEDS fat and rest in order to grow a healthy baby. Through 4 pregnancies, I have found balance and calm—embracing natural changes in my body, yet taking care of myself in a way where these changes are temporary, and once the baby is out, I will find my non pregnant self again. Please talk to me and to each other about your experiences with this, questions, and advice—no negativity—this is a namaste place. #WeGotThis2018 (in full disclosure, there is no filter, but I did brighten up the image a bit, since the bathroom in this hotel doesn’t have strong light).

A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Jan 26, 2018 at 9:15am PST

To eradicate concerns that the photo was doctored, Hilaria added, “In full disclosure, there is no filter, but I did brighten up the image a bit since the bathroom in this hotel doesn’t have strong light.”

Hilaria and Alec, who are expecting a baby boy, are parents of three children, Carmen Gabriele, 4-and-a-half, Rafael Thomas, 2-and-a-half, and Leonardo Ángel Charles 1. “I never knew how many kids I wanted to have,” Hilaria told PEOPLE in November. “I didn’t know how much I’d like it. And I really, really like it.”

A lot of you have been asking me how this pregnancy is going, as I haven’t been giving as frequent updates as in the past. We are wonderful and halfway there! Thank you for asking #BaldwinBabyBump4

A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Dec 31, 2017 at 8:52am PST

But Hilaria has taken heat for sharing sexy selfies and aspirational yoga shots while pregnant, which some have likened to body-and-mom shaming. In 2016, one day after giving birth to her third child, she posed for a photo in her bra and underwear, writing, “…It always makes me a bit nervous to do something like this, but I feel that in the age of such strong body shaming, I want to do all that I can to normalize a real body and promote healthy self-esteem….” along with a vow to get “back in shape.”

Some were offended by the suggestion that Hilaria needed to shape up, especially so soon after delivery. “Nervous about what?? wrote an Instagram commenter. “You were perfect before, during and you’re perfect now lol… you’re slim and you don’t represent other women at all.”

I took this yesterday when Leonardo was about 24 hours old. I did the same thing right after Rafael was born. It always makes me a bit nervous to do something like this, but I feel that in the age of such strong body shaming, I want to do all that I can to normalize a real body and promote healthy self esteem. Many of you know that I love to show the process of life's experiences on the body and I am a firm believer in how a good diet and the right balance of exercise make us happy, healthy, and strong. So from here on, I want to dedicate the majority of my #366daysoflivingclearly #hilarialcm daily posts to getting back in shape and I invite you to do it with me ❤️. Common questions last time were: Did I have a c section?: No, I pushed him out Where are all the pads for bleeding?: I took them out briefly to snap this pic as there is a limit to how much you need to see . Where am I?: in the hospital room bathroom #glamour Oh, and no filter. Just brightened it up a bit.

A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Sep 14, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Hilaria has also been slammed for having a large family and in November, she addressed her critics on Instagram, writing, “I have read a few comments about why we like having so many children that made me laugh…some say it must be a religious thing—it’s not. Some say it’s because I want all of Alec’s money—babies are expensive, so I don’t see how that makes any sense. Plus, like any married couple, it’s all “ours.” After nearly 7 years together, 5 plus years of marriage, and almost 4 kids: aren’t we over that yet???”

She continued, “Here is why we like having babies: they are simply so lovely and bring so much joy. Plus, I feel like we need to populate this world with a whole next generation of really good people. My little Baldwinitos are such good souls and I hope they continue to grow and make this world a better place.”

I am having such a different summer than last year. These pics are taken roughly a year apart. We were waiting for #LeoAngel during these hot months in 2016. People will ask me all the time what my regimen is after having a baby. I'll tell you: it's nothing crazy. It's about balance and consistency. People who have dinner with me will be surprised that I will often order pasta and dessert. They judgingly assume that I eat lettuce and drink water only. Definitely not. I have learned to become present to the act of eating, so I enjoy it the most, and don't eat more than is good for my body. I also will try to move daily and get in more intense (yet efficient) workouts 4-5 times a week. I basically treat my body with care and respect…this is why it goes back to close to what it was pre-babies (it will never be the same…and, as all parents know: well worth the sacrifice ❤️). I write about this in my book #thelivingclearlymethod (link in profile) I have dedicated myself to yoga and health because I have such tremendous respect for the human body. And I want to teach other people to feel good and be comfortable in their skin. I hold for everyone the belief that it is possible and very much attainable. If we don't have our health, we don't have much. Life is tremendous and we should live it to its fullest. Feeling good and strong is essential. It has nothing to do with looking a certain way. This is not vanity. This is cooking up a recipe of health. How you end up looking is a side effect of focusing on treating your body and soul well. Put in certain ingredients: working out, happiness, eating whole foods, sleeping, dedicating yourself to a purpose in life that you feel proud about, finding balance, dealing better with stress, perspective, love, kindness… I believe if we incorporate these ingredients into our lives on a regular basis, we find health and happiness. So: with all this rambling, I encourage you to think less about what you look like (so stressful), and focus on if you are putting healthy ingredients into your life…the food, the exercise, the right people, the right experiences…they all add up into your life story. And you are so worth it.

A post shared by Hilaria Thomas Baldwin (@hilariabaldwin) on Jul 21, 2017 at 9:09am PDT

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