Helen Skelton confirms the birth of her third child

Helen Skelton confirms the birth of her third child with husband Richie Myler as she shares post thanking the NHS for their incredible support


Helen Skelton has confirmed the birth of her third child with rugby player husband Richie Myler. 

Taking to Instagram on New Year’s Eve, the presenter, 38, revealed they had welcomed the latest addition to their family earlier this week, but initially held back on publicly announcing the news. 

Sharing a photo of England national rugby league team player Richie, 31, leaving hospital with the newborn, Helen credited the National Health Service for their incredible support.  

The news comes after Helen showcased her growing bump in black lingerie on Instagram on Thursday.  

Taking to her account, she wrote: ‘Two reasons …. my @j.r.m.photography influences me and because the kids think this is a hilarious state of affairs. #grateful #momentintime #nothinglastsforever #pregnant #9months.’

Fans and friends flocked to her comments with excitement for the mother-to-ebe.

Glowing: Helen Skelton, 38, showcased her bare bump in black lingerie for a radiant bathroom snap as she awaits the birth of her third child

Glowing: Helen Skelton, 38, showcased her bare bump in black lingerie for a radiant bathroom snap as she awaits the birth of her third child

Honest: Taking to her account, Helen wrote: 'Two reasons .... my @j.r.m.photography influences me and because the kids think this is a hilarious state of affairs. #grateful #momentintime #nothinglastsforever #pregnant #9months'

Honest: Taking to her account, Helen wrote: ‘Two reasons …. my @j.r.m.photography influences me and because the kids think this is a hilarious state of affairs. #grateful #momentintime #nothinglastsforever #pregnant #9months’

In awe: Fans and friends flocked to her comment section excited for the mum to be

In awe: Fans and friends flocked to her comment section excited for the mum to be

One person wrote: ‘Epic shot! Looking fabulous’ while another fan added: ‘You look beautiful.’

Another penned: ‘A woman’s body at its best, wishing all the best for a safe birth’ while another follower praised the star for posting the snap: ‘Beautiful picture thank you for sharing.’  

Helen already shares sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four, with her husband Richie.  

Back in September, the actress revealed her due date was New Years Eve as she discussed her third pregnancy on Lorraine.

Candid: Back in September Helen revealed her due date is New Years Eve as she discussed her third pregnancy on Lorraine

Candid: Back in September Helen revealed her due date is New Years Eve as she discussed her third pregnancy on Lorraine

The Countryfile star told how her husband was hoping she wouldn’t give birth early like she did with her two previous children as he would miss Christmas.  

When asked by Lorraine on the show when her due date was she replied: ‘New Years Eve. The other two were early and my husband keeps saying can we not do Christmas because he missed the last one. 

‘I said that’s fine you do the dinner then I’ll sit there with my feet up!’ 

Helen has previously revealed she gave birth to her second child on the kitchen floor in France while her husband was away for work.   

Busy! Helen already shares sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four, with her husband Richie

Busy! Helen already shares sons Ernie, six, and Louis, four, with her husband Richie 

Discussing whether she had spoken to her son Louis about it, she said: ‘I know god bless him. I can’t decide if he’s proud of embarrassed. 

‘He says was I born in the kitchen? And I go yeah. It wasn’t what I intended. No one wants a gorgeous French fireman around their feet while they’re giving birth which is what I had. 

 ‘They’d never done that before and were so excited I just said get back around my head please.’

Oh dear! The Countryfile star told how her husband Richie was hoping she didn't give birth early like she did with her two previous children as he would miss Christmas

Oh dear! The Countryfile star told how her husband Richie was hoping she didn’t give birth early like she did with her two previous children as he would miss Christmas

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