Just when we thought the dust had finally settled, Riley Gaines is back in headlines and not for the reason you’d expect. After her public feud with Olympic legend Simone Biles rocked social media last month, many believed both stars had moved on. Biles offered an apology. Gaines, ever outspoken, seemed to shift her focus away from the controversy… until a surprising moment changed everything. And now? Let’s just say, the story has taken a personal and emotional turn.
On June 14, during a lively public event, the 25-year-old former swimmer made a big announcement: she’s expecting her first child with husband Louis Barker. The crowd roared as she revealed her baby bump and confirmed it’s a girl. But she couldn’t resist slipping in a subtle dig at Simone Biles, reigniting buzz around their feud just as things had cooled. Still, the focus quickly shifted from drama to concern, as fans soon learned Riley’s pregnancy journey hasn’t been the smoothest ride.
Days after the big reveal, Riley took to Instagram with a worrying health update. She posted a screenshot of a ChatGPT message explaining the intense leg cramps known as “charley horses,” a common but painful pregnancy symptom, especially in the second and third trimesters. The message cited causes like increased pressure on nerves, reduced circulation, dehydration, and fatigue from extra body weight. It also listed ways to relieve the pain: staying hydrated, stretching, and maintaining proper electrolyte balance. Gaines captioned the post, “THIS has been my worst pregnancy symptom. I’ve been getting charley horses in my calves. Every. Single. Night.” But that’s not all.
In a follow-up story, she shared a photo of herself sitting in a recliner, hooked up to an IV drip. The caption read, “Post travel IVs to the rescue.” Well, seems she was getting rehydrated after recent travel, another sign her body is feeling the toll of pregnancy.
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