Leeds Olympian Nicola Adams confirms girlfriend Ella Baig is pregnant with their first child
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The 39-year-old from east Leeds, who was the first woman to win a boxing Olympic gold medal, told Vogue magazine Baig had suffered a miscarriage and two failed attempts at IVF before discovering the happy news “a few months ago”.
Sharing a picture of their ultrasound on Twitter, Adams said: “We’re so excited to announce that our family is expanding.
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Hide Ad“After what feels like a lifetime, we can finally say we’re going to be parents!
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“We’re so excited to share this magical journey with you all, the ups, the downs everything in between.
“Welcome to the world little one.
Baig, 22, a blogger and make-up artist, grew up in north Leeds and the couple still live together in the city.