‘I know we’ll get through it’: Rebecca Adlington reveals she has suffered a miscarriage 12 weeks into her third pregnancy and is being treated for sepsis as she shares photo from hospital bed

• The 33-year-old went in for her 12-week scan on Tuesday and discovered she had suffered a miscarriage
•  Sharing a picture to her 105k followers from hospital, the swimmer explained that she was also recovering from sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever
• Describing her husband Andy Parsons as ‘my rock’, the star thanked hospital staff and family for their support
• The swimmer had not yet announced the pregnancy to the public, with some rumours circulating back in July 
• Rebecca is already mother to 18-month-old son Albie with husband Andy and seven-year-old daughter Summer with her ex Harry Needs

Rebecca Adlington has revealed that she tragically suffered a miscarriage this week after falling pregnant with her third child 12 weeks ago.

Sharing a picture from hospital to Instagram on Saturday, the Olympic swimmer revealed the pregnancy and miscarriage to her 105k followers – explaining that she was also recovering from sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever.

Detailing that she is still coming to terms with the news, the 33-year-old positively wrote ‘I know we’ll get through it’.

Rebecca is already mother to two children, sharing her 18-month-old son Albie with husband Andy Parsons and seven-year-old daughter Summer with professional swimmer Harry Needs, who she divorced in 2016.

Horrible: Rebecca Adlington, 33, has heartbreakingly reveals she has suffered a miscarriage and sepsis just 12 weeks into her third pregnancy as she shares pic from hospital

Explaining that she went in to hospital on Tuesday for her 12-week-scan, the athlete recalled undergoing emergency surgery after discovering she had miscarried the child.

She was then sent home from hospital on Thursday, before being readmitted to treat sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever. 

She wrote: ‘On Tuesday me and Andy went to hospital for our 12 week scan only to discover we’ve had a miscarriage which resulted in emergency surgery.’

‘I managed to leave hospital Thursday only to be readmitted Friday. After a day of treating sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever I’m slowly on the mend. Long way to go but I’m in the right place.

Mother of two: Rebecca is already mother to two children, sharing her 18-month-old son Albie with husband Andy Parsons and seven-year-old daughter Summer with professional swimmer Harry Needs (pictured with Summer, Albie and Andy)

Processing: Detailing that she is still coming to terms with the news, the athlete positively wrote ‘I know we’ll get through it’ as she took to the caption

‘I can’t thank the hospitals and the staff enough, been so supportive. It’s such a devastating time but important in times like these we remember we aren’t alone and have so much support.’ 

Turning the attention to her husband, Rebecca dubbed him ‘my rock’ as she showed gratitude for his support throughout the tough process.

She continued: ‘@andrewparsons5 you have been my rock this week. Same with family and friends. We haven’t managed to process it all yet but I know with their support we’ll get through it.

Surgery: Explaining to Instagram that she went in to hospital on Tuesday for her 12-week-scan, the athlete recalled undergoing emergency surgery after discovering she had miscarried the child (Rebecca pictured during her previous  pregnancy)

‘Once I’m able to leave hospital I’m extremely grateful I get to go home and give my 2 little ones the best hugs!’ concluded the swimmer.

The picture showed her sitting in a hospital bed with a cup of tea, hooked up to hospital equipment as Rebecca revealed she wasn’t yet allowed to leave.

Friends flooded to the comment section of the post to send their support, praising the sportswoman for being so open and honest. 

The swimmer had not yet announced the pregnancy to the public, with some rumours circulating back in July. 

Andy and Rebecca tied the knot back in August with a Cheshire ceremony, five months after welcoming their son.

Sweet: She welcomed baby Albie back in March 2021, posting a snap with the newborn and her daughter

The pair met on dating app Bumble in 2018, with the swimmer gushing after their wedding ‘It worked out perfectly for us. We couldn’t be happier’.

The couple started dating two years after the swimmer split from her ex husband Harry, and she previously admitted she was nervous about dating again.

 ‘Any kind of date is a big thing when you’re not used to it, and I had never done online dating before,’ she told Hello! in 2020.

‘I was wary, not just because of who I am but because I have a daughter as well, so I was very careful to check accounts were verified and linked to real social media accounts.’

She adds: ‘I had only been using the app for a month and Andy was the first person I went on a date with, so I feel like I hit the jackpot.

The couple quickly fell in love and facilities manager Andy, 30, moved from Liverpool to live with Becky in Manchester in 2019. 

Newlyweds: Five months later, Rebecca tied the knot with husband Andy, who she met on dating app Bumble, in a Cheshire ceremony

Rebecca, who won two gold medals at the 2008 Olympics and two bronze medals at London 2012, was previously married to Summer’s father Harry – with the pair splitting in 2016.

As a result of Rebecca’s two gold medal win at the 2008 Summer Olympics, she became Britain’s first Olympic swimming champion since 1988.

Additionally, the sports star was the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals since 1908. 

In 2013, aged 23, she retired from all competitive swimming.

Rebecca has since made numerous media appearances, but most notably has worked for the BBC as a swimming pundit at the Olympic Games and World Aquatics Championships.

She was on TV screens earlier this month providing commentary for the BBC coverage of both the Commonwealth Games and the European Athletics Championships. 

Co-parents: Rebecca, who won two gold medals at the 2008 Olympics and two bronze medals at London 2012, was previously married to Summer’s father Harry – with the pair splitting in 2016 (pictured with Harry)

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