Pregnant Maria Fowler shows off her burgeoning baby bump in a khaki midi dress as she puts on an affectionate display with beau Kelvin Batey

By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline

Published: 10:13 EST, 16 September 2016 | Updated: 14:07 EST, 16 September 2016

She recently revealed that her pregnancy pains were so intense they had left her on crutches.

But Maria Fowler didn't let her burgeoning baby bump dampen her spirits as she headed out shopping in Essex on Thursday. 

Getting a helping hand from her beau Kelvin Batey, the former TOWIE star, 29, seemed to be feeling chirpy, despite her limited mobility.

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Still smiling: She recently revealed her pregnancy pains had left her on crutches. But Maria Fowler didn't let her burgeoning baby bump dampen her spirits as she headed out shopping

Still smiling: She recently revealed her pregnancy pains had left her on crutches. But Maria Fowler didn't let her burgeoning baby bump dampen her spirits as she headed out shopping

Maria - who is due this month - showed off her pregnancy curves in a tight fitting khaki midi dress that clung to her changing shape. 

Ensuring she wouldn't put any more strain on her feet, the pretty star also donned a pair of silver flip flops which complemented the delicate chain she wore around her neck. 

Sporting a neutral make-up palette, the star's healthy pregnant glow shone through, whilst her pretty face was framed by her glossy chestnut locks. 

As Kelvin helped her get around, the star nestled into his arms and the couple shared a tender kiss. 

Cute couple: Getting a helping hand from her beau Kelvin Batey, the former TOWIE star, 29, seemed to be feeling chirpy, despite her limited mobility

Cute couple: Getting a helping hand from her beau Kelvin Batey, the former TOWIE star, 29, seemed to be feeling chirpy, despite her limited mobility

Perfect pair: The duo put on a very affectionate display as they cuddled up close to one another and shared a sweet kiss in the car park 

Perfect pair: The duo put on a very affectionate display as they cuddled up close to one another and shared a sweet kiss in the car park 

Gorgeous in green! Maria - who is due this month - showed off her pregnancy curves in a tight fitting khaki midi dress that clung to her changing shape
Gorgeous in green! Maria - who is due this month - showed off her pregnancy curves in a tight fitting khaki midi dress that clung to her changing shape

Gorgeous in green! Maria - who is due this month - showed off her pregnancy curves in a tight fitting khaki midi dress that clung to her changing shape

Maria revealed she was losing her mobility this week as she took to Twitter to reveal she has SPD - symphysis pubis dysfunction - which causes pelvic pain but is not harmful to the baby.

She admitted: 'Can barely walk now due to SPD and severe pain, I know it will all be worth it but this is so hard.'

Kelvin revealed he hated watching her struggle as he tweeted: 'I'm not one for online personal stuff but after 39 weeks of pregnancy and into week 40, I want to say how proud I am of @MariaFowler. Amazing X.' 

Green goddess: Ensuring she wouldn't put any more strain on her feet, the pretty star also donned a pair of silver flip flops which complemented the delicate chain she wore
Green goddess: Ensuring she wouldn't put any more strain on her feet, the pretty star also donned a pair of silver flip flops which complemented the delicate chain she wore

Green goddess: Ensuring she wouldn't put any more strain on her feet, the pretty star also donned a pair of silver flip flops which complemented the delicate chain she wore 

Gorgeous: Sporting a neutral make-up palette, the star's healthy pregnant glow shone through, whilst her pretty face was framed by her glossy chestnut locks

Gorgeous: Sporting a neutral make-up palette, the star's healthy pregnant glow shone through, whilst her pretty face was framed by her glossy chestnut locks

Two of a kind: The pair seemed in great spirits as they headed to the shops togetehr 

Two of a kind: The pair seemed in great spirits as they headed to the shops togetehr 

Ready to pop: Despite the fact she's due this month, Maria was still feeling mobile 

Ready to pop: Despite the fact she's due this month, Maria was still feeling mobile 

Having a laugh: The pair seemed to be keeping each other's spirits up on the outing 

Having a laugh: The pair seemed to be keeping each other's spirits up on the outing 

Maria announced she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Kelvin in March.

Taking to Twitter, she wrote: 'As it's Mother’s Day, Kelvin and I would like to announce that we are welcoming a new addition to our little family later this year… Baby Batey.'

She later added that she was expecting a little girl, and has kept her fans updated with all her pregnancy progress and baby purchases. 

Off she goes: Maria strode past despite being on crutches 

Off she goes: Maria strode past despite being on crutches 

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