'I'm super proud of my bump!' Pregnant Tori Spelling hits back at critics of her bikini body

It might seem strange that Tori Spelling would be criticised for flaunting her bikini body.
After all, in today's world scantily clad women are used to advertise everything from ice cream to cars.
But the reality star felt the need to defend herself today, after her pride in her pregnant figure led to abuse online.
'I have to say, I’m super proud of my bump,' wrote the 39-year-old, who is eight months pregnant with her fourth child.

Bikini belly: Tori Spelling posted this photo on her website today, with a long defence of her decision to wear bikinis while heavily pregnant

The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress said via her website: 'Why should I be embarrassed and cover up something that’s the greatest gift a woman can experience?
'A pregnant woman in any shape or size is beautiful! Pregnancy is an amazing journey and we preggers should be able to show it off.
'I call it BUMP PROUD! Embrace your growing curves and burgeoning belly.'

Number four: Tori is eight months pregnant with her fourth child

And she continued: 'We have aches and pains and things happen to our bodies we never imagined, so we should have the same right - if not more - to dress how we want without judgment.
'And, as for setting an example as a mother- please. I’m making a conscious choice to show my daughters that they can express themselves and be proud as a woman of their bodies.
'I don't ever want them to think that they should be ashamed of or self-conscious of their bodies, no matter what shape it's in.'

Growing brood: Tori and Dean McDermott with Liam, Stella and baby Hattie

Tori and her husband Dean McDermott already have Stella, four, and Liam, five, as well as ten-month-old Hattie.
But the reality star recently confessed that being pregnant does wonders for her sex life and she would happily have more children.
'I'm never as happy as when I'm pregnant,' she said.
'And Dean can't keep his hands off me! He's like, "You're the sexiest pregnant woman."
'I literally would have 10 babies if I could!'