Gregory Robinson
Warning: This article contains details that may be triggering for some readers
Kate and Rio Ferdinand are receiving heaps of love and support after they opened up about the loss of their baby.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star was preparing to announce her second pregnancy with the former England football player, but before they could make an announcement they discovered their baby had no heartbeat at their 12-week scan.
Kate, 31, shared the heartbreaking news with her 1.4 million Instagram followers on Wednesday evening (27 July) with a black and white photo of her legs wrapped in a hospital gown.
"The last time I was in this hospital I was having Cree, but this time it was because our baby had no heartbeat in our 12 week scan and I had to have surgery," Kate wrote in the caption.
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"We were so excited & planning a space for our new baby in our family, we just couldn’t wait to share our news with you all, but unfortunately sometimes life just doesn’t go as we plan."
She added: "So much to say, but somehow I can’t find the words. Absolutely devastated & heartbroken …but couldn’t be more grateful for the hugs I got from my big(er) babies coming through the door when we arrived home."
Women in the comments section thanked Kate for being open about her loss and many shared their own experiences.
One Instagram user said: “No loss is easy, we lost baby one at 11 weeks and baby two at eight weeks. Thank you for sharing so many women feel ashamed or alone… your sharing will help someone.”
While another woman wrote: “Just had my second MC, so important that we don’t feel alone. Thank you for your share too. Lots of love.”
A third comment read: “We lost one at 14 weeks six weeks ago! Told everyone at 12 weeks as you do and as told maybe next time don’t tell people so early. Why not? I had done nothing wrong.”
Other Instagram users shared their condolences. “Sending you so much love,” wrote one person alongside three red heart emojis.
“Heartbreaking,” wrote another. “So so sorry”.
A third account shared: “Sending you so much love darling.”
Someone else added: “So sorry thinking of you all”.
Several of Kate’s famous friends and TOWIE co-stars commented on the post to share their condolences.
Sam Faiers wrote: “This is heartbreaking. Sending you lots of love and strength xx.”.
Danielle Lloyd commented: “So sorry for your loss @xkateferdinand”.
Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison shared: I’m so sorry babe”.
Meanwhile, Love Island runner-up Molly-Mae Hague said: “I am so beyond sorry Kate. Sending you all the in the world [sic].”
Kate and Rio welcomed their first child, Cree, together in December 2020.
She is also step-mum to Rio's three children from his previous marriage, Lorenz, 15, Tate, 13, and Tia, 10.
If you've been affected by any of the issues in this article, contact pregnancy charity Tommy's at www.tommys.org