‘Thank you for your concern’: Madeleine West responds to critics after gym bump pic

Madeleine West has taken to social media to respond to “aggressive” critics following her pregnancy announcement.

Former Neighbours star, Madeleine West has hit back at “faceless” social media users who criticised her for exercising while pregnant.

West announced in early January that she was expecting her seventh child at 45-years-old after mistaking symptoms for perimenopause.

In an Instagram post on Saturday she responded to “loud and aggressive concerns” from “folk who slide into (her DMs)” after she posted an image of herself proudly showing off her bump in the gym.

Madeleine West received criticism after she posted a gym selfie while pregnant. Picture: Instagram/msmadswest

Ms West is pregnant with baby number seven. Picture: Instagram/msmadswest

“I continue to exercise to ensure the best possible start for my #baby,” West wrote in the post’s caption.

“Regular gentle #exercise keeps blood pressure in check and lowers the risk of gestational diabetes. It’s great for mental health and I know only too well how strong my body will need to be in the coming months and onwards.”

West said online trolls accused her of working out for vain reasons which she was quick to deny.

Madeleine West at the Pullman Hotel in Adelaide CBD. Picture: Ben Clark

“I don’t need anyone to tell me I’m beautiful …. I feel beautiful. And the way I achieve that is taking care of my mind, my body, and my soul,” she wrote while encouraging users to “start being kind to each other”.

Commenters applauded West for her response to her critics labelling her an “amazing human”.

“Responded to like the queen you are,” one follower wrote with an applause emoji.

“Go you gorgeous girl,” another added.

Originally published as ‘Thank you for your concern’: Madeleine West responds to critics after gym bump pic