Emmerdale's Amy Walsh opened up on her "tough" birth on today's Loose Women.
The ITV star is renowned for her portrayal of Tracey Metcalfe on the long-running soap. She started dating EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith after they met in the audience at Strictly Come Dancing just before the pandemic - and the two welcomed their first child, Bonnie, into the world last year.
The couple appeared on today's edition of Loose Women edition to speak about their happy family life. Kay Adams hosted Friday's episode and was joined by panelists Gloria Hunniford, Nadia Sawalha and Frankie Bridge.
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Amy has previously spoken about how was concerned she would never become a mum after she was diagnosed with Polysitic Ovaries when she was 20. She told OK! she felt blessed when she announced her baby joy in September - and opened up to the Loose Women panel about she prepared for a difficult birthing process.
She said: "It was tough. It wasn't easy at all. I'd prepared for the worst and it was actually worse. I had to be induced for risk of infection. It was just really hard to get her out in the end."
"I had to be induced for various reasons and risk of infection which obviously just catapults you doesn't it. The contractions were going fast but I wasn't dilating.
"It was just really hard to get her out at the end and various other complications. I had an epidural because of the induction but that came out so I had to have another one reinstated mid worst part of your contractions."
Toby was by his partner's side throughout the birth and said the process was tough. He added: "It's so hard seeing the person you love and care about going through so much pain."
Amy also shared that breastfeeding Bonnie was initially difficult as she was diagnosed with tongue-tie by the doctor. However, this was identified at an early stage and she is now working with a breastfeeding specialist.
She added: "The breastfeeding experience has been so hard, but I just wanted to conquer it and I'm nearly there."
The panel were gushing as the couple ended the interview by bringing Bonnie out into the studio.
Viewers following the show on Twitter took to the comments to also praise Bonnie.
Ameena said: "Aww that was a lovely sit down with Amy, Toby and little Bonnie"
Ryan added: "Little Bonnie is so cute"
Maddie commented: "Bonnie Mae is beautiful"
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub
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