Elsa Hosk shows off her pre-pregnancy figure in a checkered bikini

Elsa Hosk shows off her pre-pregnancy figure in a checkered bikini before revealing she has gained more than the ‘recommended’ amount of weight

Elsa Hosk is loving being pregnant, but shared a throwback snap of her pre-baby days as she posed in a checkered bikini. 

The 32-year-old Swedish born Victoria’s Secret stunner posted a photoshoot snap as she showed off her model figure in the retro two-piece. 

Indulging her followers with a true or false style Q+A on social media, Hosk shared that she has gained more than the ‘recommended’ amount of weight for her body, as she prepares to give birth in a matter of days. 

Baby body: Pregnant model Elsa Hosk, 32, shared a throwback snap of her pre-pregnancy body as she posed in a checkered bikini before revealing she has gained more than the ‘recommended’ amount of weight

 Standing on set she showcased her enviable body and pin thin legs in the black and white swimsuit. 

She playfully wrapped a white blouse around her top half and seductively rested her lips as she sported a pair of black stilettos with gold detailing. 

At 36 weeks, Elsa spoke about her plans to eventually return to modeling as she said she would ‘for sure’ go back to work when she was ‘ready,’ before saying she would ease into it. 

Answering a series of fan questions she shared, ‘I’ve actually gained more than the “recommended” for my weight but I’m not worried about it! It’s what my body needs to have a healthy pregnancy.’ 

Healthy pregnancy: Making millions of her famous figure, the model shared that in pregnancy she has gained more than she should in theory for her height and weight

Healthy pregnancy: Making millions of her famous figure, the model shared that in pregnancy she has gained more than she should in theory for her height and weight 

Easy breezy: The Victoria's Secret stunner shared that her pregnancy has been pretty easy thus far

Easy breezy: The Victoria’s Secret stunner shared that her pregnancy has been pretty easy thus far 

Home birth: She revealed that she has plans for a home birth after recently selling her NYC apartment and moving to Los Angeles

Home birth: She revealed that she has plans for a home birth after recently selling her NYC apartment and moving to Los Angeles

When one follower asked her if she has had an ‘easy pregnancy,’ she replied ‘True!’ before elaborating. 

‘I think I expected a nightmare pregnancy but I didn’t have morning sickness or any pain anywhere.’

‘I also didn’t struggle with my body changing as much as I thought I would. I kinda loved it! 

She added that the lack of work-related stress or traveling on account of the pandemic was great for her body.   

She continued to get candid about her eating habits and not counting calories or owning a scale, saying she likes to listen to what her ‘body needs.’ 

Unconcerned: She said that the secret to keeping herself trim is listening to what her body needs and she does not own a scale

Unconcerned: She said that the secret to keeping herself trim is listening to what her body needs and she does not own a scale 

Sweet tooth: She posted a photo of her bump at 36 weeks next to a tray of pastries

Sweet tooth: She posted a photo of her bump at 36 weeks next to a tray of pastries

Bad days: Despite being renowned as one of the most stunning models she shared she also has off moments

Bad days: Despite being renowned as one of the most stunning models she shared she also has off moments

Recently moving cross-country after selling her NYC apartment with beau Tom Daly, the duo are homeowners in Los Angeles and Elsa has been decorating it accordingly. 

Hosk revealed that she is in fact welcoming her daughter (who will have a Finnish name) via home birth at their new pad while adding, ‘I can’t wait to tell you all about it.’

 The modern house features a backyard and a swimming pool and seems like the perfect tranquil place for them to start their family. 

She first announced that she and her boyfriend of five years were expecting in late September as she shared that the decision to have a baby was a reflection of what she felt ‘in her heart.’ 

SoCal living: Hosk and her baby-daddy-to-be recently traded in the NYC life for a house in LA as she showed off their expansive backyard and swimming pool

SoCal living: Hosk and her baby-daddy-to-be recently traded in the NYC life for a house in LA as she showed off their expansive backyard and swimming pool 

Top notch decor: The curated space features lots of natural night and has modern accents to match the mid-century modern house

Top notch decor: The curated space features lots of natural night and has modern accents to match the mid-century modern house