Reality television star Louise Thompson has made a heartfelt and courageous declaration about her future, expressing a strong wish to have another child in 2026. This comes five years after she almost died during the traumatic birth of her son, Leo, an experience that led to a cascade of severe and ongoing health problems.
A Harrowing Birth and Ongoing Health Battle
The 35-year-old Made in Chelsea alum shared her hopes for "family expansion" in a recent Substack post. She wrote, "Next year is going to be full of health, growth and prosperity. I’m ready for newness and if we are lucky family expansion." This hopeful statement stands in stark contrast to the medical ordeal she has endured since 2021.
Following an emergency C-section to deliver her son, Thompson suffered a catastrophic post-natal haemorrhage, losing three-and-a-half litres of blood. The crisis deepened when she haemorrhaged again at home, losing a further five litres of blood and waking up in intensive care. Her injuries were extensive, and she later developed Asherman’s Syndrome, a condition where scar tissue causes the walls of the uterus to stick together.
Recent Hospital Visits and Gratitude for the NHS
Her health challenges have persisted, including worsening bowel problems that recently required emergency surgery and led to her having a stoma fitted. This past Christmas Eve, Thompson was once again in hospital, undergoing a proctoscopy—a camera examination—which she documented on Instagram.
She described the procedure as "b***** awkward and a tiny bit uncomfortable" but praised the pain relief. In a follow-up post on Christmas Day, she extended a "massive thank you" to NHS staff working over the holidays, acknowledging their critical role in "keeping the country ticking along and for keeping our loved ones alive."
Uncertain Future but Hope Remains
The path to another pregnancy remains fraught with medical uncertainty. Speaking to ITV's Lorraine last year, Thompson revealed the physical and mental hurdles. "I will never mentally be strong enough to carry a child and, physically, I have... my uterus is glued together with scar tissue," she explained.
Medical professionals have advised that further surgery in the area would be "too threatening." However, Thompson holds onto hope, noting, "I do have ovaries and embryos so there is a chance I could freeze some eggs… when I am ready." She remains profoundly grateful for her son, Leo, emphasising her fortune in having "one beautiful, healthy child."
Her public journey continues to shine a light on the severe physical and psychological impacts of traumatic childbirth and the complex decisions surrounding maternity health after such an experience.
