Laura Adlington announces pregnancy after 9-year IVF struggle

Laura Adlington, a finalist from The Great British Bake Off, has announced she is expecting her first child after a nine-year struggle with infertility. The 36-year-old baker shared the joyous news on social media, describing the baby as her 'IVF miracle' due in October. Adlington revealed that she and her husband, Matt, had initially made peace with the idea of not having children but decided to pursue IVF about a year and a half ago, keeping the process private to avoid additional pressure. After experiencing an unsuccessful round and a canceled cycle, they were thrilled to learn she was finally pregnant. In her announcement, Laura expressed empathy towards others who might find such news painful and promised to share more about her journey in the weeks to come. This announcement follows her previous advocacy for body positivity and acceptance, especially as she was previously advised to lose 14 stone before conceiving.