Giovanna Fletcher has opened up about her devastating miscarriage
Giovanna Fletcher has opened up about her devastating miscarriage in 2012, explaining that she was motivated to tell her story following Meghan Markle's op-ed in the New York Times last month.
The podcaster and I'm A Celebrity Winner has three children with her husband Tom - Buzz, six, Buddy, four and Max, two - and recently spoke about the heartbreaking experience which happened before Buzz was born.
In an interview with The Sun, Giovanna said: 'It's amazing to hear that Meghan has spoken about it, I'd love to interview her on the podcast.
'I think it's so important that people are open about miscarriages, every time someone brings this topic of conversation up it helps so many people, because it's such a lonely thing to go through and hearing other people express themselves when you can't find the words to help people understand what you're going through is so important.
'I think it's so admirable and amazing for her to share what is a really raw and upsetting thing to go through.'
She went on to explain that it was only years later that she felt able to talk about it, continuing: 'I had a miscarriage before Buzz and it took me years to be able to talk about it, but once you do it's hugely comforting to know that you're not alone.
'Miscarriage is still common and it's amazing that people don't feel like they can tell people that they are pregnant until 12 weeks because they don't know what might happen.'
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
For support, go to miscarriageassociation.org.uk, or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Jadie Troy-Pryde is News Editor, covering celebrity and entertainment, royal, lifestyle and viral news. Before joining the team in 2018 as the Lifestyle and Social Media Editor, she worked at a number of women’s fashion and lifestyle titles including Grazia, Women’s Health and Stylist, and now heads the Marie Claire UK news desk.
-
16 pieces of spring workwear from COS, Aligne and Jigsaw that are genuinely worth the investment
Nail your spring workwear wardrobe with minimal effort
By Valeza Bakolli
-
Trust me, tinted lip balms are the low maintenance way of adding a wash of colour without the stress - here are 7 of the best
From affordable to luxe, these are the ones I love
By Tori Crowther
-
Here's exactly how to get your feet sandal-ready in 6 simple steps, according to a nail tech
These are the products I rely on
By Tori Crowther