Shayne Ward’s fiancée Sophie Austin opens up about terrifying fears over anxiety and panic attacks during pregnancy with daughter Willow
Actress Sophie battled anxiety throughout her pregnancy and was closely supported by Shayne
SHAYNE Ward’s fiancée Sophie Austin has opened up about her battle with anxiety throughout her pregnancy.
The couple, who got engaged in December, welcomed their first baby, Willow, last year.
Sophie spoke out about her own battle with panic attacks and anxiety to encourage others to speak out.
The Call The Midwife star told she had scans every month and was closely supported by Shayne and her midwife.
Sophie explained: “I suffer so badly with anxiety and I got it quite a lot when I was pregnant.
“I was in and out of hospital. The midwives kept an eye on me for panic.
“For years I didn’t tell anyone about it but now I’m quite vocal.”
The couple are now busy planning their special day with their baby daughter Willow having a starring role.
It’s not always been plain sailing for the pair however, with Coronation Street star Shayne having a huge row with Sophie at the National Television Awards last week.
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“He was screaming at her and she was giving back before rushing off.
“Shayne spent the rest of the night stomping around looking for her, while a friend tried to calm him down.”
The source continued: “It was embarrassing for both of them really and not the way they had planned to spend their first night off from parenting.”
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