Weightlifting mother is branded 'selfish' for carrying on extreme exercise routine at nine months pregnant.

By RUTH STYLES

Lea-Ann Ellison, 35, caused outrage after posting the photo on Facebook
The Los Angeles fitness fanatic has exercised throughout her pregnancy
Commenters were divided with some dubbing her actions 'selfish'

Dangerous? Lea-Ann Ellison, 35, caused much debate when she posted photos of herself lifting weights

For most women, being eight and a half months pregnant means taking it easy, sitting back and hoping that Junior will put in an appearance before too long.
Not Lea-Anne Ellison. The 35-year-old bodybuilder from Los Angeles has sparked an online storm after posting photos of herself lifting heavy weights on Facebook - with her due date just two weeks away.
Elllison's photo has already had more than 16,000 comments posted beneath it since it first appeared on 15 September - and the feedback has been very mixed.

Regime: Lea-Ann describes herself as a huge fan of athletics and has been training throughout her pregnancy

While some appeared to support her decision, including several who claimed to be doctors, others were horrified.
'This is actually sickening,' wrote Amanda Cinq-Mars. 'I hope pregnant [women] around the world do not do this kind of cr**.

'I am a crossfit enthusiast but I DO NOT recommend this at all. Doctors always strongly suggest to not lift heavy because you can sever your placenta and cause major damage an early labour and miscarriage .... 'Posting this picture goes people the wrong message that this is OKAY when it's not!!!!'
Another, Josh Giannapolous, wrote: 'Cross fit? This goes way beyond a way of life, and right into an obsession.
'She is very selfish for endangering a life for her own personal gains and achievements. This is not a proud picture to post.

Controversial: Lea-Ann's decision to continue weightlifting caused outrage among some commenters

'That amount of weight lifted above the head is extremely dangerous while pregnant. Cross fit is a hobby, not a necessity to life. It's becoming unconscious to the dangers of reality.'
Others sprang to her defence, with Katy McNiff Nicholas writing: 'You go girl! Looking great!!! Much better than a lot of obese pregnant ladies with high blood pressure and diabetes who get short of breath walking up a flight of steps.'

Unrepentant: Lea-Ann took to Facebook to answer her critics and thank supporters for their 'love'

Hot mama: Lea-Ann has declared her intention to be a 'hot mom' and plans to continue with her workouts Ellison also took to Facebook herself, commenting: 'I want to thank everyone for their kind and supportive responses!
'Haters will hate and it's ok. My life is not their life thank goodness! Lol! Again, thank you! It means so much to feel this much love from a community I adore.'
Her comments echo previous remarks made on her profile page on the website Bodybuilders.com.
On it, Ellison, who also has a son aged eight and a daughter aged 12, says: 'I have always loved athletics and fitness.

'After the birth of my second child, I knew I needed to step it up big time! I loved being a Mom but I wanted to be a HOT Mom.
'This is just the beginning for me and I assure you there are big things to come for this Hot Mom.'
Ellison isn't the only workout loving mother-to-be to make headlines after her pregnancy regime came to light.
Four years ago Cambridgeshire fitness enthusiast Sarah-Jane Cousins hit the front pages after being pictured lifting 15kg dumbbells with just 11 days to go before her due date.

source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2425461/Mother-causes-social-media-storm-posting-pictures-weightlifting-EIGHT-months-pregnant.html
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