Olympic swimmer and I'm a Celebrity star Rebecca Adlington has told of her devastation after suffering a miscarriage. The 33-year-old has undergone emergency surgery following the heartbreaking loss.
Posting on Instagram said she received the news after she and husband, Andy Parsons, had gone for the routine 12 week scan. She said: "On Tuesday me and Andy went to hospital for our 12 week scan only to discover we’ve had a miscarriage which resulted in emergency surgery.
"I managed to leave hospital Thursday only to be readmitted Friday. After a day of treating sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever I’m slowly on the mend. Long way to go but I’m in the right place.
"I can’t thank the hospitals and the staff enough, been so supportive. It’s such a devastating time but important in times like these we remember we aren’t alone and have so much support.
"@andrewparsons5 you have been my rock this week. Same with family and friends. We haven’t managed to process it all yet but I know with their support we’ll get through it.
"Once I’m able to leave hospital I’m extremely grateful I get to go home and give my 2 little ones the best hugs!"
The four-time Olympic medallist has two children, Albie and Summer. She is well known in the entertainment world after appearances on reality TV shows including I'm A Celebrity, Celebrity Come Dine With Me and Celebrity Masterchef.
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