Michelle Obama denies pregnancy claims

Rex Features

Michelle Obama has laughed off rumours that she is expecting a third child.

The First Lady set tongues wagging recently when pictures showed that she had appeared to gain weight around her stomach.

However, speaking to O magazine, Obama revealed: “I was like: ‘Baby bump? As hard as I work on my abs?’ Here’s the scoop: Not pregnant. And not planning on it.”

The 44-year-old added that she regularly uses a treadmill and weights because she wants to set a good example to her two daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7.

“I also do some jump rope, some kickboxing - and I’d like to take up pilates, if I could figure out whether there’s time,” she explained.

“After I had Malia, I began to prioritise exercise because I realised that my happiness is tied to how I feel about myself. I want my girls to see a mother who takes care of herself, even if that means I have to get up at 4.30am so I can do a workout.”