Perrie Edwards Reveals Her Pregnancy Loss At 24 Weeks

Perrie Edwards has discussed the "heartbreak" she felt when she lost her pregnancy at 24 weeks while also revealing the "proud mum moment" she had watching her three-year-old son learning to walk. In a tearful discussion on the "We Need to Talk" podcast, Edwards called it "the worst day" of her life, shedding light on the often-hidden battles that many parents face. Speaking about the devastating moment, Perrie recalled that the pregnancy followed soon after she welcomed Axel with her partner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, in 2021. "Axel wasn't even walking yet and we were pregnant," she remembered.

At first, the news was a thrilling surprise. Rehearsing for the Little Mix tour at the time, Perrie recognised the early symptoms of being pregnant and made sure to do a test to be sure. But the couple's happiness was also tinged with unexpected apprehension. However, despite numerous trips to the doctor, Perrie began to notice concerning symptoms while on tour in April 2022. "Every night before a show, I kept bleeding," she said. The singer recalls with clarity the fear and dread that hung over those moments, "I remember sitting and thinking, 'This is it, I've lost the baby." Her doctors at first told her not to worry, but Perrie's mom's gut was telling her otherwise.

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The cruel truth hit at a standard scan after she passed the 20-week mark. Perrie explained the ordeal with stark honesty, "That was just the worst day of my life, like horrendous. I just knew something was wrong in the scan." That's when she and Alex were faced head-on with the devastating news that they had lost the pregnancy. Edwards' frank account makes clear the emotional toll and trauma of pregnancy loss, which is too rarely addressed with honesty. In telling her story, she affirms the value of empathy, insight, and solidarity with those grieving the loss of a child.

Her willingness to share such a personal struggle is not only a reminder that the expectations of a celebrity don't erase the pain of grief, but it's also something that resonates deeply with all the other parents who have been through similar heartache. In reopening this painful chapter, Perrie Edwards shows bravery, rawness, and a desire to raise awareness of this topic, which can often be a silent aspect of parenthood. With her voice, her fans, and anyone who is listening, can understand the pain of pregnancy, loss, and the long process of healing that often goes unspoken. This discovery is living proof of how resilient we are, and how in the darkest moments of grief, sharing our truth can bring us closer to our friends, family, and society.