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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Olivia Bowen emotional and 'grateful' as she prepares for birth of her second child
Love Island star Olivia Bowen is set to welcome her second child with husband Alex Bowen this summer, and has opened up about the support she's received from her loved ones Pregnant Olivia Bowen has opened up about the complicated emotions she is dealing with as she prepares to become a mother for the second time. The former Love Island star and husband Alex Bowen are already parents to son Abel Jacob and are due to welcome their first daughter into their growing family later this summer. Olivia was originally expecting twins but earlier this year, the pregnant star shared how suffered Vanishing Twin Syndrome (VTS), a condition in which one embryo is lost early on, leaving just one developing fetus. Sharing an update with fans on Instagram, Olivia revealed that the nursery for their new baby is almost ready but her due date nearing has stirred up some emotions. "It brings back so many memories of when our village helped feed Abe… those quiet, lovely moments where family could bond with him, and I could have a much-needed breather too," she told fans. "It was never just about the feeds – it was about feeling supported, surrounded, and lifted up." "This time around, I know our people will be just as amazing. I can already picture Daddy giving Baby Girl her first bottle (while I sneak off for that much needed nap). He's the one who keeps us going. always showing up with a cup of tea, a kind word, or a belly laugh with Abel. It really does take a village, and I'm so grateful for mine." Olivia, 31, announced she was pregnant with a video of her and her husband, along with their first child Abel – who was born in 2022, posted to Instagram in February. The pair met on the 2016 series of the ITV reality show, finishing second behind winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey, who got married in 2019 and are parents to son Freddie-George and daughter Delilah. Olivia and Alex got married in September 2018 and are one of the rare pairings from the show that have remained together. Olivia has previously spoken about how she felt she would be "so rubbish as a mum" before the birth of Abel. In a post on Instagram shortly after his birth for World Breast Feeding Week, she said: "I never thought I would breast feed. I think where I felt like I was not a maternal person whatsoever before Abel was born, I had serious doubts it would work for me and I also didn't even feel comfortable with the thought of it. "I would go as far as to say it freaked me out a bit. You all know I wasn't sure on having kids and it's mainly because I felt like I would be so rubbish as a Mum, not a maternal bone in my body pre Abel. Fast forward to when Abel was born and he first latched in the hospital it couldn't of felt more natural. The bond and connection I feel with him when feeding I will be forever grateful for."
The Hindu
02-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Rotary Clubs in Chennai to distribute 1,000 maternity kits at government hospitals
More than 40 Rotary Clubs and Club First Ladies across Chennai District 3234 have joined hands for the Rotary Action for Women 2, maternity kits distribution initiative. According to a press note, the target is to distribute 1,000 kits in government hospitals during World Breast Feeding Week. The kits are aimed at benefiting antenatal and postnatal mothers. Equipment for hospitals will also be donated during this initiative. As per the schedule, kits will be distributed on August 3 at Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, on August 4 at Shenoy Nagar urban community health centre and on August 5 at Adyar urban community health centre as well as a few other leading maternity hospitals.
