Paloma Faith Confronts Pregnancy Criticism and High-Risk Concerns at 44
British singer Paloma Faith has candidly addressed the judgement she faces for continuing to work during her pregnancy at age 44, while also discussing the medical realities of what she describes as a high-risk pregnancy. In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Thursday, the expectant mother revealed that people often question her choices and make insensitive comments about her appearance, leaving her feeling distressed for days afterwards.
Facing Public Scrutiny and Insensitive Remarks
Paloma Faith, who is currently expecting her third child and first with boyfriend Stevie Thomas, detailed how strangers frequently frown upon her decision to maintain her professional commitments while heavily pregnant. The 44-year-old artist wrote openly about the emotional impact of comments suggesting she might be carrying twins, admitting that such remarks make her "feel s**t for 48 hours" despite her efforts to remain unaffected by public opinion.
The singer explained: "I'm 44 and pregnant with my 3rd baby. I'm so happy. Sometimes people frown at me because they think I'm 'too pregnant' to be doing what I'm doing. I like to work. Sometimes people say 'are you sure it's not twins' and I go away and feel s**t for 48 hours."
Medical Realities of Pregnancy at 44
Beyond the social challenges, Paloma Faith discussed the increased medical monitoring required for pregnancies at her age, describing the experience as involving "more scans, more blood tests, more worries" due to the elevated risks associated with later-life pregnancies. She acknowledged her body's natural changes during pregnancy, including water retention and not being "a skinny pregnant woman," while emphasizing the difficulty of ignoring external commentary about her physical appearance.
Despite these challenges, the singer expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to experience pregnancy once more, stating: "Most of all I'm just grateful to be given this chance to share this with my partner and to have one more go at the miracle of life. That trumps it all! I can't wait for the newborn smell!"
Recent Relationship and Changing Perspectives
The pregnancy announcement comes months after Paloma Faith went public with her relationship with Stevie Thomas, director of venue The JamHouse, in March of last year. The couple made their first public appearance together at the Sony Music BRITs afterparty, with sources describing their connection as both passionate and healthy. Standing at 6ft6, Stevie has reportedly brought a new perspective to Paloma's life, even influencing her previously firm stance against marriage.
In a surprising revelation during an appearance on Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's Newly Weds podcast in March, Paloma admitted that her new relationship has softened her opposition to marriage, stating: "I've always been someone that's very anti-marriage, because the history of it is that it's about ownership of women and I'm the child of a feminist. Weirdly, I don't know what's changed in me, but this guy gives me a bit like 'Oh well.'"
Personal Journey and Previous Relationships
This pregnancy represents a significant new chapter for Paloma Faith, who shares two young daughters with her ex-husband, French artist Leyman Lahcine. The couple married in 2017 before confirming their separation in 2022 after nine years together, a split that Paloma has described as leaving her suffering a nervous breakdown. Her relationship with Stevie Thomas, which began approximately a year ago, has reportedly brought renewed happiness and stability to her life.
The singer recently showcased her growing baby bump in an Instagram snap last month, posing alongside boyfriend Stevie while wearing a white Champion cropped T-shirt and distressed denim jeans unbuttoned to display her pregnancy. This visual update followed her initial pregnancy announcement in October, when she revealed she was expecting her first child with the managing director she affectionately described as "posh."
Throughout her candid social media disclosure, Paloma Faith has balanced honest discussion of the challenges faced by pregnant women in their forties with heartfelt appreciation for what she considers a miraculous opportunity to expand her family with her new partner.
