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Kelsey Parker shares heartbreaking update after she tragically lost baby at 9 months

Kelsey Parker shares heartbreaking update after she tragically lost baby at 9 months

The Sun07-07-2025
KELSEY Parker has given her followers a heartbreaking update following the loss of her baby at nine months.
The podcast host's third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was stillborn shortly before his due date.
Today, Kelsey, 34, took to Instagram to share that episodes of hermotherhood podcast she recorded while pregnant will still air over the coming months.
She wrote: "Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy.
"Over the next couple of months these episodes will air.
"They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages.
"Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so."
The popular weekly podcast sees Kelsey and close pal Georgina Jones talk all things parenting and features celebrity guests and experts.
Today's episode starred Emma Armstrong, who's better known as The Naked Doula online.
Kelsey's statement follows her bravely celebrating her six-year-old daughter Aurelia's birthday following her tragic loss.
Kelsey had Aurelia, as well as four-year-old Bodhi, with her late husband Tom Parker, who died of glioblastoma, a form of brain tumour, in 2022.
Paying tribute to her eldest child, Kelsey posted a video montage of Aurelia growing up – beginning with a picture of her in Tom's arms as a baby.
Other precious moments included birthday parties, playing in a buggy with Bodhi, giggling with her mum on the sofa, and dressing up like a princess on a bouncy castle.
Kelsey wrote alongside the video: "Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are [heart emoji] you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for.
"I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older.
"I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be."
Former Towie star Nathan Massey was one of the first to send a comment wishing Aurelia a special day, writing: "Happy bday you little menace."
Soap stars Louisa Lytton and Brooke Vincent posted strings of heart emojis, while Kelsey's Mum's The Word podcast co-host Georgia Jones adding: "Happy birthday to the cutest little diva I know."
Kelsey shared the devastating news that her son, Phoenix, was still born last week, posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved."
The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death.
She added: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt well wishes, I want to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share.
"But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news.
"I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space."
Phoenix was her first child with boyfriend Will, whom she started dating last September. At the time, Kelsey said she knew late husband Tom would 'send the right man for her.'
They announced they were expecting in January.
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