Rachel Riley bravely shares miscarriage pain before falling pregnant with second child
Rachel Riley tragically revealed she suffered a miscarriage between her two pregnancies to former Strictly Come Dancing professional husband Pasha Kovalev.
The Countdown star said she was “considered old biologically” according to some medical advice she was given and admitted she was nervous about trying another baby following the heartbreak.
Rachel bravely told: “I had a miscarriage between the two pregnancies, so you can’t count your chickens,”
“At 35 I’m considered old biologically. Thankfully, I seem to get pregnant easily which I don’t take for granted.”
Rachel and husband Pasha are proud parents to daughter Maven, who turn to two next month.
And the happy couple are expecting their second child any time now, with Rachel having revealed their baby is now 11 days overdue.
“We’ve planned a home birth because my daughter Maven arrived so quickly the midwives said, ‘Don’t even try to make it to the hospital this time’, added Rachel in an interview with OK! Magazine.
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“The first time round the midwives arrived with just 20 minutes to spare and I gave birth in our bathroom.”
Last month, Rachel celebrated her final day of filming for Channel 4 quiz show Countdown before going on maternity leave.
And she took to Instagram to share the news with her loyal fans and announced “officially finished filming to pop a baby out!”.
She captioned the post: “Well that’s it from me. You’re stuck with me on screen till December when the totally amazing @notyouraverageami will be keeping the numbers in line till I’m back next year!
“Hope you have loads of fun Anne-Marie, best of luck lovely!”
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Rachel has spoken about both of her pregnancies having been “plain sailing” and that her and husband can’t wait to extend their growing family.
But the brain-box beauty has admitted she is suffering badly from acid-reflux as she prepares to give birth to her second child.
She is now in the final stages of her third trimester and many of her fans were quick to sympathise with her about having to wait for her new arrival.
“Aww those days over are the worst!” joked one social media fan. “My daughter ended up 14 days over – we went in for induction and I was at 4cm, so they didn’t bother! Good luck!”
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Another commented: “Feel for you. I remember the bump skin being so tight by that stage, loads of body cream needed. And baths. Wishing you all a safe and speedy arrival soon!”
In a recent chat with HELLO! magazine, Rachel revealed: “We’re so excited to be able to plan a proper family Christmas at our house in London this year with all the family, the grandparents and of course, the newest arrival.
“It’ll be an exciting one for Maven as she’ll be much more aware this year. It’s strange to think that by Christmas, we’ll be a family of four!”
Rachel Riley bravely shares miscarriage pain before falling pregnant with second child
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