Rebecca Adlington has revealed she has suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage 12 weeks into her pregnancy.
Olympic swimmer Rebecca, 33, posted a photo of herself sitting in a hospital bed on her Instagram page to share the sad news with fans.
Rebecca was yet to announce her pregnancy to the public.
I'm A Celeb star Rebecca, who is mum to Summer and Albie, explained she discovered she had suffered a miscarriage when she and her husband Andy Parsons went for her 12 week scan.
The athlete then underwent emergency surgery but suffered a further blow as she developed sepsis and a kidney infection along with a fever shortly after the operation.
Rebecca shared the photo of herself grasping a cup of tea as she rested the mug on her legs, which were covered in a green blanket.
She sat in a hospital bed and had tubes attached to her hand in the photo.
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As she posted the image to her Instagram page, Rebecca explained: "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."
The athlete then shared her gratitude to medical staff as she added: "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."
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She then husband over her husband Andy, who she wed last year.
Rebecca penned: "@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!"
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Friends and fans soon flooded the comments section with messages of support.
Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley wrote: "Oh love. I’m so sorry. Sending you both so much love and strength".
Strictly Come Dancing star and fellow swimmer Ellie Simmonds added: "Sending love" followed by three red heart emojis.
While a fan added: "So sorry for your loss. Sending love and hope you recover soon x".
"I’m so sorry to hear,sending lots of love your way," a second added. [sic]
And a third wrote: "So sorry for your loss Becky x Wishing you a positive recovery".
The I'm A Celebrity star welcomed her second child, a baby boy called Albie Bennett, in March last year.
She announced the arrival of her son with a photo of the tot wearing a blue knitted hat, and a white sleep suit.
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The newborn had a blue blanket placed over him as he held his arms up.
Introducing her son to the world, Rebecca wrote in the caption: "Welcome to the world Albie Bennett Parsons [blue heart emoji]
"4.3.21 [blue heart emoji]".
She is also a proud mum to her daughter Summer, seven, who she shares with her ex-husband Harry Needs.
Shortly after welcoming their son Albie in September, Rebecca and Andy tied the knot in a sweet ceremony surrounded by the swimmer's fellow Olympian pals.
The newlyweds, who have five-month-old son Albie, shared a selection of sweet snaps with Hello! Magazine.
Speaking to the publication, Rebecca said: "The sun shone, the people we love were there and it was just the best day."
*The Miscarriage Association (01924 200 799) miscarriageassociation.org.uk supports women affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancies. If you’re worried about a loved one you can also call the helpline which is manned Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk