Sky’s Michelle Owen in ‘battle for survival’ as she particulars being pregnant situation

Sky Sports presenter Michelle Owen says she is in a “battle for survival” for each herself and her unborn youngster as a result of a uncommon being pregnant situation.

The EFL host, who’s anticipating her second youngster with husband Adam, was rushed to hospital after affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). HG is a being pregnant complication affecting as much as 2% of girls, inflicting excessive nausea and vomiting, that may turn into life-threatening, in line with the HER Foundation.

Owen, who additionally has a four-year-old son known as Zac, suffered from HG throughout her first being pregnant and has since turn into a Pregnancy Sickness Support Ambassador, studies Mirror. She beforehand raised funds for PSS by operating 100km in 40 days.

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Despite her hopes of avoiding HG on this being pregnant, she admitted: “It’s been the worst eight weeks of my life.” Owen, who has been off TV in current weeks, has been receiving remedy by way of an IV drip in hospital.

She shared an image of her hand connected to the drip and a child scan on Instagram, writing: “Life has been turned upside down in the last weeks. We knew the risks of trying for another baby, stupidly optimistic maybe Hyperemesis wouldn’t be as bad this time. Wrong.

“It’s been so severe even IV drips straight into me wouldn’t stop it. I was being sick every 20 minutes. Steroids finally got it under control yet they come with so many side effects. By then my body was in meltdown, my blood salts and levels at dangerous levels.

“This has occurred repeatedly and is so laborious. I’ve spent a lot time in hospital not solely have I been bodily floored, however mentally. I’ve by no means been so unwell.

“So this isn’t a normal happy pregnancy announcement, I know we are lucky but this is a battle for survival every single day. For us both. I miss my life, I miss being a proper mum to Zac, I miss my work.

“I can’t wait to be back at work as soon as I’m able but this is why I’ve been off. My husband has become my carer literally dressing and washing me I’ve become so weak. Somehow baby is seems to be doing fine! Thank you for your messages, I really hope to be better very soon and back doing what I love.”

Owen was inundated with messages of help. Sky Sports darts reporter Polly James replied: “a true fighter… and one strong Mama”. She added: “You’ve got this Mich, one hour, one day at a time! Love you millions xxx.”

Former Sky presenter Kirsty Gallagher posted: “Sending so much love to you all Michelle”.

For extra data and help on being pregnant head to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) web site, the UK’s main childbirth charity.