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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Perrie Edwards shares heartache of miscarriage at 24 weeks
The Little Mix singer said losing the pregnancy was 'just the worst day of my life'. Content warning: This article contains sensitive discussion of baby loss, which some readers may find upsetting. Please take care while reading and consider whether this content is right for you at this time. What did you miss? Perrie Edwards has tearfully opened up for the first time on the "out-of-body experience" of grief that she felt after losing a baby at 24 weeks pregnant. The Little Mix singer cried as she talked about her experiences and described herself as "distraught" in a chat with Paul C. Brunson for his We Need To Talk podcast, saying of the miscarriage: "You've planned out (the baby's) room and all these things, it's really hard." Edwards, who has a son with footballer fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, also shared how her "mature, levelheaded" partner is completely different to "toxic" relationships she has been in before as she spoke about her earlier engagement to One Direction star Zayn Malik. What, how and why? Edwards is the latest celebrity to open their heart to relationships expert and Married At First Sight UK star Brunson for his We Need To Talk podcast, where she discussed her two miscarriages and how her current relationship is different to anything she has experienced before. The singer, who rose to fame with Little Mix by winning The X Factor in 2011, has a son, Axel, with footballer Oxlade-Chamberlain, but opened up on the heartbreak of her two miscarriages. She lost one pregnancy very early on before Axel was born, and another at 24 weeks when Axel was still a baby. Read more: 4 ways to support a family going through baby loss, as Kelsey Parker shares 'devastating' news (Yahoo Lifestyle) What is a baby loss certificate and how do I apply for one? (Yahoo Lifestyle) She said: "When I had Axel, when I was pregnant with him, I loved being pregnant; it was one of the happiest times of my life. I just love carrying babies. And it was lovely. But I was a bit on edge thinking, oh, gosh, I want to get past the 12 weeks. And when I get past every scan and that pregnancy was complete bliss, it was perfect." Edwards explained her anxiety was due to having miscarried very early on in her first pregnancy, but told Brunson of her heartache when she lost another baby at 24 weeks in 2022. She said: "We fell pregnant again after. So maybe a year and probably not even... because Axel wasn't even walking yet and we were pregnant." "I found out when I was rehearsing for the Little Mix tour, the last Little Mix tour, I was at rehearsals and I thought, 'oh, I don't feel good'," she continued. "Every, every symptom under the sun. I was like, I think I'm pregnant." Edwards shared that she had been heavily bleeding before shows on the Little Mix tour, but that for a while it had looked as though the pregnancy would be viable. But she continued: "We went for what was a 20-week scan, but we were actually 22 weeks, and that was just the worst day of my life. Like horrendous. And I just knew something was wrong in the scan, and he just kept going over the same thing, over the same thing...I've never experienced an out-of-body experience where everything goes in slow motion." Talking about receiving the devastating news, she said: "I remember sobbing. [Oxlade-Chamberlain] was injured at the time and he couldn't really drive. He was struggling to drive, but I couldn't see straight. I was just distraught. And yeah, we basically lost the baby at like 24 weeks. I was just traumatised." Reflecting on her miscarriages, she added: "It's weird because the first time it happened, I think because it was so early, I was like, oh, that's hard. But I think when you're fully carrying in your 24 weeks and you've planned out their room and all these things, it's really hard. I've never spoke about it before." Edwards broke down in tears again as she said: "Nobody knows other than immediate friends and family. And I remember shortly after, friends would message and be like, 'how's the bump?' And I'll be like, there is no bump." Read more: 'I could barely leave the house': Perrie Edwards reveals crippling agoraphobia struggles (BANG Showbiz, 2 min read) Little Mix star Perrie: 'If I'm naked it's because I want to be naked' (The Telegraph, 7 min read) Perrie Edwards opens up on how one shot led to severe panic attacks (The Independent, 1 min read) Edwards also shared that she had suffered from agoraphobia and panic attacks that left her wondering whether to give up on her music career. She said: "I couldn't leave the house in was so intense. And I remember thinking, this is not what I want for my life... I want to get married. I want to have more kids. I want to have a successful career. I want to do all these capacity was not big. It was really minuscule. "With work and stuff, I thought, is it even worth it for me anymore? I don't know if it is, I don't want to feel that way every time I leave the house and go to work." Explaining that she now has regular therapy, she said of her recovery: "Sounds ridiculous, but I'd go to the shop for a few minutes and then come back, and then I'd go again. And it's almost like I had to remind my nervous system that it was actually safe...I was just scared of everything, and everything just terrified me." Perrie Edwards reflects on 'toxic' first love Edwards spoke about her past relationship with Zayn Malik, telling how they bonded over fame as members of Little Mix and One Direction, and said that he was her first real love. But she added: "I felt bad for the girls (Little Mix) because everything was made about was like, we're only going to make it because he's in One Direction." Speaking about how her relationship with Malik had affected her, Edwards admitted: "I think definitely at the time I thought everything we experienced in our relationship was normal. Because it was my first relationship, first love. I was like, 'Oh, this is how it's supposed to feel. It's supposed to feel a little bit toxic. In some ways, this is probably normal.' "And then when I became single, I was thinking, I never, ever want to go through that again. I didn't even want to meet anybody. I was like, that's me done. I don't think I could bear that now, reflecting back, I'm thinking, oh, that probably wasn't good. And I've noticed it a lot. In the start of the relationship, I would handle things differently with Alex, and he'd come at it with such a level head that it would throw me." The star described how she had felt "embarrassed" and "mortified" going through her break-up with Malik in public, but said that she "learned a lot" from the relationship. She added that she had felt she was "walking on eggshells" during their time together. On her relationship with Oxlade-Chamberlain, she said: "He's very mature. He's very laid back. He's very levelheaded. He's not the type to get mad or get angry or get funny about things." Talking about her ex having contacted her around a year into their relationship, she said: "I remember sweating and panicking, thinking, 'I've got to tell him that obviously I've spoken to him.' And I would be terrified... And he was like, 'Okay, well, I really appreciate you telling me, thank you for letting me know. That's fine. Like, hopefully he doesn't contact you again.' And I was thinking 'Okay, cool. That's it." Perrie Edwards on Little Mix and Jesy Nelson Although former Little Mix bandmate Jesy Nelson left the group in 2020, Edwards had nothing but positive things to say about the star. Talking about the power of female friendships, she recalled: "I remember singing in front of Jesy for the first time, and she was like, 'Oh my God, you are like Christina Aguilera,' And I was like 'Whoa!' She was like, 'Listen to her sing. Listen to her sing!' And she was gathering people around me like, 'Sing, babe sing.' And I was like, 'Oh my God.' And she just made me feel amazing." She added of Little Mix's success: "I still think they looked at us and thought it was four little girls in a pop group. I don't think they really saw the graft and the dedication and the numbers and the success that we had. I still think people kind of overlook it a little bit." Edwards said of her bandmates: "We just adored each other. We had each other's backs, we didn't argue." Perrie Edwards' episode of We Need To Talk is streaming now. If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands. You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@ If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at the Miscarriage Association. You can call them on 01924 200799 or email the charity at info@
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gladiators' Zack George and his wife Samantha break down recounting the devastating loss of their son Leo as star reveals the gruelling challenge he is taking on in his memory
Gladiators ' Zack George and his wife Samantha broke down as they recounted the devastating loss of their baby on BBC Breakfast on Saturday morning. The TV personality, who is also a father to daughter Ivy, two, welcomed his son Leo into the world on 26th March 2025 when he was just 23 weeks old. However 13 days later Zack announced the tragic news of his son's death, after Leo suffered complications including brain bleeds, collapsed lungs and a hole in his heart. And speaking in the candid interview, Zach opened up about a special moment he shared with his newborn and revealed the gruelling challenge he is taking on in his memory. Zack explained: 'I didn't actually hold him for the first days. 'A really special moment is that when he was in the incubator and his oxygen levels dipped or his blood pressure dipped, if we were sitting next to him and we touched him and was speaking with him, we would instantly see his stats improve. 'I think that was a really special moment, he knew who his mum and dad were and he knew you were there.' Zack explained that he is taking on the 13 Days Fighting' Burpee Challenge in memory of Leo. It will consist of completing a mile of burpees every day for 13 consecutive days, from August 18 until 30 this year, in different locations across the UK. The challenge is proudly supported by Currys, who will be joining Zack on his journey to raise awareness and funds for the Leicester Hospital NICU. In addition to their support, Currys will be donating up to £5,000 worth of tech equipment for family and staff rooms within the unit, helping create a more comfortable and supportive environment for both parents and healthcare workers. The funds raised through the 13-day challenge will go towards equipment, support services, and improvements to the NICU at Leicester Hospital - the hospital that gave Leo his 13 precious days and cared for him around the clock. His appearance on the BBC show comes after Zack and his wife broke down in tears recounting the devastating loss of their baby son on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women. Zack and Samantha took to the panel to open up to Ruth Langsford, 65, Coleen Nolan, 60, Myleene Klass, 47, and Katie Piper, 41, about their loss. Their bravery to talk about such a sensitive subject really hit home to Myleene, who has been very open about her miscarriages in the past and has been honoured for her services to women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity. Ruth said: 'Myleene, you're sitting there holding hands with Samantha, it is so devastating.' Myleene paused and gathered herself before saying: 'I am so so sorry. I think that you are so brave.' She continued: 'So brave. The fact that you can say the words four months later.' Ruth pointed out that the couple, who tied the knot last year, want to honor his memory to make something positive come out of the heartbreaking situation. The fitness fanatic will be taking part in a challenge where he will be doing a mile of burpees every day for 13 days. Zack explained: 'When Leo eventually passed away, the way I have to deal with grief, I have to have something positive come out of the situation. 'I couldn't, we just lost our baby boy, nothing else, nothing positive had come from this. 'I had to try and turn it into a positive somehow and get some good out of it. 'So straight away I just thought of a challenge. He was with us for 13 days, I know you mentioned Sam held Leo, one of my biggest regrets was that I was a bit too scared to hold him. 'He was so small and fragile. I never held him until the very last day. 'That evening, things weren't looking good. 'We came in. He kind of waited for us. 'That's the only time we got to hold him, when he passed away.' Samantha said: 'He did pass away when Zack was holding him.' 'It's a magical moment, but no parent should hold him until his heart stops beating,' Zack said holding back the tears. Zack continued later: 'We're hoping that the challenge will raise awareness. 'So I am going to be doing a burpe mile every day for 13 days straight.' Myleene asked where she could donate, to which he explained: 'We have Leo and Friends, which we set up, it's got a website, Leo and Friends Foundation. 'We've got our Instagrams as well, where the link is there. I just want to spread awareness for premature baby loss as much as possible. 'We've had so many people reach out to us and say thank you for talking about it, because they've gone through the same thing.' If you have been affected by this story contact The Lullaby Trust on 0808 802 6868 or email support@ Loose Women airs weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV.
Daily Mail
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gladiators' Zack George and wife Samantha break down in tears recounting devastating loss of baby on Loose Women - leaving Myleene Klass sobbing
Gladiators star Zack George and wife Samantha broke down in tears recounting the devastating loss of their baby son on Tuesday's episode of Loose Women. The pair, who are also proud parents to daughter Ivy, two, welcomed their son Leo into the world on 26th March 2025 when he was just 23 weeks old. 13 days later Zack - who joined the BBC show in 2024 - announced the tragic news of his son's death, after Leo suffered complications including brain bleeds, collapsed lungs and a hole in his heart. Zack and Samantha took to the panel to open up to Ruth Langsford, 65, Coleen Nolan, 60, Myleene Klass, 47, and Katie Piper, 41, about their loss. Their bravery to talk about such a sensitive subject really hit home to Myleene, who has been very open about her miscarriages in the past and has honoured for her services to women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity. Ruth said: 'Myleene, you're sitting there holding hands with Samantha, it is so devastating.' Myleene paused and gathered herself before saying: 'I am so so sorry. I think that you are so brave.' She continued: 'So brave. The fact that you can say the words four months later.' Ruth pointed out that the couple, who tied the knot last year, want to honor his memory to make something positive come out of the heartbreaking situation. The fitness fanatic will be taking part in a challenge where he will be doing a mile of burpees every day for 13 days. Zack explained: 'When Leo eventually passed away, the way I have to deal with grief, I have to have something positive come out of the situation. 'I couldn't, we just lost our baby boy, nothing else, nothing positive had come from this. 'I had to try and turn it into a positive somehow and get some good out of it. 'So straight away I just thought of a challenge. He was with us for 13 days, I know you mentioned Sam held Leo, one of my biggest regrets was that I was a bit too scared to hold him. 'He was so small and fragile. I never held him until the very last day. 'That evening, things weren't looking good. 'We came in. He kind of waited for us. 'That's the only time we got to hold him, when he passed away.' Samantha said: 'He did pass away when Zack was holding him.' 'It's a magical moment, but no parent should hold him until his heart stops beating,' Zack said holding back the tears. Zack continued later: 'We're hoping that the challenge will raise awareness. 'So I am going to be doing a burpe mile every day for 13 days straight.' Myleene asked where she could donate, to which he explained: 'We have Leo and Friends, which we set up, it's got a website, Leo and Friends Foundation. 'We've got our Instagrams as well, where the link is there. I just want to spread awareness for premature baby loss as much as possible. 'We've had so many people reach out to us and say thank you for talking about it, because they've gone through the same thing.'
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Charity set up in memory of baby helps 50 families
A baby loss charity that strives to ensure "no family faces this heart-wrenching journey alone" has helped more than 50 families in its first 18 months. Leila and Barry Hobart set up Little Wings of Hope in memory of their son Oscar, who lived for just a few hours after arriving prematurely at 23 weeks. "When we came out of hospital, we searched for help and support and found there was such a lack," Ms Hobart said, from Witham in Essex. A sponsored walk up Snowdon, in Gwynedd, Wales, recently raised nearly £13,000 for the charity, which is "a life-changing amount of money" for it, she said. "It'll enable us to continue our work and help that next family who will sadly lose their baby - and keep Oscar's legacy alive." The charity has been running since January 2024 and now supports bereaved parents in Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent and Cambridgeshire, as well as Essex. 'Just too little' Ms Hobart, a first-time mother, "didn't think I'd be walking out of the hospital with a box rather than my baby". Oscar arrived prematurely in July 2023 at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and, despite the best efforts of the "amazing" medical team, he "was just too little" to survive more than a few hours, she said. "I'll always be so grateful for that time I had with Oscar, but I'm also mindful that other families don't get that opportunity to hold their babies for as long to see them breathe," she said. "We had that time to make those memories, to speak to him to let him know that we loved him, that he was loved." Within a month, the couple were trying to set up a charity to provide the sort of support they would have appreciated themselves from others going through it. Jasmine and Owen, who live near Norwich, lost their son Sunny two months ago, when Jasmine was 38 weeks pregnant. "It's like a bad dream, a nightmare that you couldn't wake up from, and everything stops around you," said Jasmine. Owen had to break the news to their six-year-old son Harry and said: "I'll never forget having that conversation with him - life changed for us and it will always be different." Jasmine said the support from Little Wings of Hope is making a difference: "They describe it as a hole in your heart - over time the hole gets smaller but it never goes away, and it will always hurt and there will never be a time when you move on you'll never forget." Baby loss in the UK 13 babies die shortly before during or after birth every day in the UK At least one in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage The UK baby death rate is said to be average compared to other European countries But some countries such as Sweden consistently perform better Source: Sands & Tommy's Joint Policy Unit Ms Hobart said these figures were "far bigger than we imagined". "Over the last 18 months, we have been able to support over 50 families and that for me screams there is a need for support out there for families - this year alone we've had 35 inquiries for help and support," she said. The Department of Health and Social Care has been approached for comment. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story Grandad cycling 250 miles for baby loss charity 'I still haven't spoken to my mum about losing my baby' Special service will help families mark baby loss Related internet links Little Wings of Hope
BBC News
24-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Witham couple's baby loss charity helps 50 families so far
A baby loss charity that strives to ensure "no family faces this heart-wrenching journey alone" has helped more than 50 families in its first 18 and Barry Hobart set up Little Wings of Hope in memory of their son Oscar, who lived for just a few hours after arriving prematurely at 23 weeks. "When we came out of hospital, we searched for help and support and found there was such a lack," Ms Hobart said, from Witham in Essex. A sponsored walk up Snowdon, in Gwynedd, Wales, recently raised nearly £13,000 for the charity, which is "a life-changing amount of money" for it, she said. "It'll enable us to continue our work and help that next family who will sadly lose their baby - and keep Oscar's legacy alive."The charity has been running since January 2024 and now supports bereaved parents in Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent and Cambridgeshire, as well as Essex. 'Just too little' Ms Hobart, a first-time mother, "didn't think I'd be walking out of the hospital with a box rather than my baby".Oscar arrived prematurely in July 2023 at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and, despite the best efforts of the "amazing" medical team, he "was just too little" to survive more than a few hours, she said."I'll always be so grateful for that time I had with Oscar, but I'm also mindful that other families don't get that opportunity to hold their babies for as long to see them breathe," she said. "We had that time to make those memories, to speak to him to let him know that we loved him, that he was loved."Within a month, the couple were trying to set up a charity to provide the sort of support they would have appreciated themselves from others going through it. Jasmine and Owen, who live near Norwich, lost their son Sunny two months ago, when Jasmine was 38 weeks pregnant."It's like a bad dream, a nightmare that you couldn't wake up from, and everything stops around you," said Jasmine. Owen had to break the news to their six-year-old son Harry and said: "I'll never forget having that conversation with him - life changed for us and it will always be different."Jasmine said the support from Little Wings of Hope is making a difference: "They describe it as a hole in your heart - over time the hole gets smaller but it never goes away, and it will always hurt and there will never be a time when you move on you'll never forget." Baby loss in the UK 13 babies die shortly before during or after birth every day in the UKAt least one in six pregnancies ends in miscarriageThe UK baby death rate is said to be average compared to other European countries But some countries such as Sweden consistently perform betterSource: Sands & Tommy's Joint Policy Unit Ms Hobart said these figures were "far bigger than we imagined"."Over the last 18 months, we have been able to support over 50 families and that for me screams there is a need for support out there for families - this year alone we've had 35 inquiries for help and support," she Department of Health and Social Care has been approached for comment. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
