Olympic cyclist Laura Kenny breastfed her baby daughter Lily after completing the London Marathon on Sunday.
The 34-year-old was one of several stars who took part in the 26.2 mile race around the capital, including Cynthia Erivo and James Norton.
Kenny - who married to fellow cycling star Jason Kenny - miscarried in November 2021 and had an ectopic pregnancy five months later.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg grows outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes, and requires emergency surgery.
Kenny chose to run the Marathon to raise funds for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, a cause she said is “so close to our hearts”.
Sharing a photo of herself nursing Lily after the event on Instagram, she wrote: “LONDON MARATHON - completed it. Not even going to pretend I enjoyed it because I absolutely did not!”
Kenny went on: “Got round in 3.45 after a typical Laura pacing job 😂 But I ran for a cause SO close to our hearts. The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and I will continue to shout about them and share our story because we can now help other people.
“Didn’t take any of the usual photos because who knew that was a thing. So here’s me after media and 20 mins after finishing… Of course feeding Lily.”
Zoe Ball commented, “What an incredible mama,” and fellow Olympic star Jessica Ennis-Hill posted: “Go Laura.”
Kenny has three children with husband Jason - Albie, eight, Monty, four, and Lily, 12 months.
After the Marathon, she spoke about the “never-ending grief” she felt after her ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
“In the weeks and months after the ectopic pregnancy, I stopped talking. I don't throw around the word depression a lot, but it was absolutely the lowest I've ever felt in my life,” she told Stylist.
“That's when our relationship [with Jason] was at its weakest. We were arguing constantly over stupid things like not unloading the dishwasher because we were both finding it too difficult to express how we really felt.”
“We had one of the hardest, most horrible conversations we’ve ever had, but everything changed after that. Yes, it was my body and my life at risk, but he lost those babies too.”
She added: “We agreed to plant a tree, a rosebush with a little angel plaque on it, next to Albie's playroom to try to draw a line under this never-ending grief.”
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 info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
