The reason why so many celebs are pregnant right now

Baby fever is officially in the air! From Hollywood A-listers to reality TV favourites and even royalty, it seems there’s a whole lot of bump-watching going on in right now for everyone obsessed with pop culture.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank, 52, is the latest star to share some exciting baby news, revealing that she and husband Philip Schneider, also 52, are expecting their third child, due in December.

Meanwhile, Love Island’s Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde have surprised fans with news that they’re expecting their first baby together.

And Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock is preparing to welcome baby number three, while Ciara and Russell Wilson are getting ready to add another little one to their growing brood. Anne Hathaway is also expecting her third child, and Jon Hamm and wife Anna Osceola are preparing for their first.

Anne Hathaway announced her pregnancy this year (Cindy Ord/WireImage)

But not everyone is still counting down to their due date. Dylan Sprouse and wife Barbara Palvin have already entered their parenting era, welcoming their first child, baby girl Sylvie, in September. And Princess Eugenie has also welcomed her third child, daughter Adelaide, who arrived in August.

With baby announcements coming thick and fast, it's totally understandable if you've lost count, or if you're wondering if there's actually a celeb baby boom right now? We spoke to Lily Jones, a UK-based dating and relationship coach and founder of Love With Intelligence, to find out why pregnancy announcements feel like they're happening more often right now and how one couple’s happy news can spark a ripple effect among others.

"Part of it is simply that we notice it more once we've seen a couple of announcements," she tells Tyla. "After Anne Hathaway or Kaley Cuoco shares their news, every new bump photo feels like part of a trend, even if the timing is partly coincidence.

"There's also a real ripple effect within friendship groups and social circles."

Hilary Swank is expecting her third child (Instagram/@hilaryswank)

Timing is another factor to consider, with many couples choosing to wait until after the first trimester to share their pregnancy news. This means announcements can naturally cluster together.

But beyond the timing and the seemingly endless stream of baby announcements, Lily believes the announcements can also offer a glimpse into where couples are in their relationships.

"From a relationship point of view, I think the most interesting part is what it says about commitment. Choosing to have a baby is one of the clearest signs that someone feels secure and settled with their partner. When we see so many announcements at once, what we're really seeing is lots of couples saying they've found the right person to build a future with."

And for anyone watching the celebrity baby news unfold and wondering whether they're falling behind, Lily has an important reminder: there's no one-size-fits-all timeline when it comes to starting a family.

"For anyone at home feeling the pressure, my advice is to remember that your timeline doesn't need to match anyone else's. The healthiest decisions about starting a family come from a relationship that feels genuinely right for you, not from a sense of falling behind."