Alex Nation shows off her growing baby bump after announcing her surprise pregnancy

She’s blossoming! Alex Nation shows off her growing baby bump in lingerie after announcing her surprise pregnancy with new boyfriend Carson Jory

She surprised her fans when she announced she was expecting a baby with her new boyfriend Carson Jory in January.

And former Bachelor star Alex Nation has certainly popped since sharing the news.

On Thursday, the 28-year-old showed off her blossoming baby bump as she posed in underwear for a stunning black and white Instagram photo.

She’s blossoming! Alex Nation showed off her growing baby bump in an Instagram post on Thursday after announcing her surprise pregnancy with new boyfriend Carson Jory

In the image, Alex’s gorgeous pregnancy figure was basked in natural morning light. 

Earlier this month, Alex shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her beau Carson as they prepare to become parents together.  

She captioned a black-and-white post of the couple cosying up together: ‘Goodness gracious I love you!’ 

Her whole world: Earlier this month, Alex shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her beau Carsonas they prepare to become parents together. She captioned a black-and-white post of the couple cosying up together: 'Goodness gracious I love you!'

Her whole world: Earlier this month, Alex shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her beau Carsonas they prepare to become parents together. She captioned a black-and-white post of the couple cosying up together: ‘Goodness gracious I love you!’

Alex, who is mother to 10-year-old son Elijah from a previous relationship, announced the news she’s expecting her first child with Carson in January.

She also shared a pregnancy update on Instagram by sharing two pictures of her recent ultrasound. 

Both showed scans of her unborn baby’s face and Alex marvelled over ‘Baby Jory’s’ features.

Scan:  She also shared a pregnancy update on Instagram by sharing two pictures of her recent ultrasound

Scan:  She also shared a pregnancy update on Instagram by sharing two pictures of her recent ultrasound

‘I can’t stop staring at this image,’ she wrote. ‘Perfect little nose and lips. Madly in love.’  

The new baby will be Alex’s second child, but her first with boyfriend Carson, whom she began dating sometime last year 

Alex already shares her son Elijah with her first husband, Joel Porter.

Motherhood: The new baby will be Alex's second child, but her first with boyfriend Carson, whom she began dating sometime last year

Motherhood: The new baby will be Alex’s second child, but her first with boyfriend Carson, whom she began dating sometime last year

Friendly exes: Alex (left) already shares her son Elijah (second from left), with her first husband, Joel Porter (right)

Friendly exes: Alex (left) already shares her son Elijah (second from left), with her first husband, Joel Porter (right)