Mike Edwards wife, Perri revealed she is adjusting to her changing body as she shared two snaps of her 5 weeks baby bump

Perri Shakes-Drayton revealed she is adjusting to her changing body as she shared two images of her baby bump five weeks apart on Monday.

The retired British athlete, 31, was wearing a form-fitting black bodysuit as she cradled her blossoming baby bump in the snaps, which she shared to Instagram.

She is expecting her first child with husband Mike Olayemi Edwards.

Perri said that her bump was growing at a 'rapid rate', and showed off the difference in two snaps - one taken at the 15 week mark and the other at 20 weeks. 

Writing alongside the images, Perri said: 'Overwhelmed with the love and responses about my pregnancy. Appreciate the encouraging words and advice. 

She candidly admitted: 'One thing I'm adjusting to is my body changing so here's me at 20 weeks vs me at 15 weeks. My bump is growing at a rapid rate #mumtobe #firsttimemom #blacklove #mummy #health #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney.'

Perri announced that she and her athlete beau Mike, 27, were expecting a baby earlier this month on May 3 on her Instagram page.

Revealing they had been keeping the news under wraps, Perri said: 'PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT been keeping a secret and I'm pleased to announce WE'RE HAVING A BABY.'

'This is such a beautiful blessing. Me and Mike are excited and can't wait to meet our offspring.'

She added: 'Also we've finally started a joint YouTube channel (link in bio) so you find out how we feel about expecting our first child.

'All these jokes about how people will be coming out of quarantine well looks like I'm on the MUM to BE list. @aireyys MUA & HAIR by me . . . #mumtobe #mummy #firsttimemum #blackmum #youtube #mumma #pregnancy #maternity.'

Perri and the high-jump athlete and entrepreneur tied the knot in a London ceremony in June, 2019.