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Kristen Louelle Shares Stunning Mermaid-Inspired Maternity Pics

The Swim Search finalist is expecting her third child with former NFL player Tyler Gaffney.

Ananya Panchal

Kristen Louelle.

Kristen Louelle.

Kristen Louelle just dropped the most gorgeous mermaid-inspired maternity pics and wrote an inspiring message alongside the snaps. The 2021 Swim Search finalist donned the Andromeda Cut-Out Maxi Dress ($235) from Solo Mio Swim.

She paired the translucent blue-to-green ombré dress featuring a baby bump cut-out with gold hoop earrings. The model sported a full face of glam, including dramatic lashes, chiseled cheekbones and a glossy nude lip.

Louelle, who is expecting her third child with former NFL player Tyler Gaffney, shared the video compilation of photos and clips with her 79,000 followers on Instagram on March 19.

“Feeling like a pregnant mermaid 🧜‍♀️,” she wrote. “@solomioswim making me feel like a goddess 🦋.”

“I am here for the curves, for the cellulite, for the big boobies, for all the things that come along with being pregnant,” Louelle added, admitting that through her first pregnancy, she tried to hide what her body was “going through.” This time around, she’s saying “screw it,” and being her authentic self—in real life and on social media.

“This is me from the inside out- I am a sexual being & I won’t hide that simply because I’m doing *the most beautiful thing a woman can do*,” she continued. “So if you’re wondering why I’ve been a crop top or bikini queen this pregnancy, it’s because I’m [unapologetic] this time around. Pregnant women can be goddesses so let’s raise them up baby.”

The couple, who already have two young boys, announced the exciting news that they were expecting again last December. The baby is due next month.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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