Becky Adlington on Happy Mum Happy Baby: The Podcast

We have a 4-time Olympic medalist in the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio this week! Becky Adlington is Britain's most successful female Olympic swimmer, having won two gold medals at the Beijing 2008 olympics when she was just 19, and then two bronze in London 2012.
Becky tells Gi that becoming a mum has brought out her softer side, plus shares the story of meeting her husband on a dating app.
She also opens up about the devastating loss of her baby daughter after she suffered a late-stage miscarriage.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around subjects including miscarriage and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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[@MeSimoneI]

This was honestly such a beautiful and relatable podcast for me. I lost my son Harry in November 2021 at 23w5d pregnant and I cried along with Becky talking about her wonderful Harper. It's such a difficult thing to navigate especially when people around you just can't understand. Sending love to anyone who needs it and wishing Becky the absolute best for the future.

[@originalindiechick7999]

Sorry for your loss❤ x

[@nattieccireland1039]

I felt it too my son was born october 2022 sleeping at 25 weeks pain like nothing else it's so hard to talk about because people don't understand I'm so sorry u also experienced the pain ❤

[@SuperBBetty]

So sorry for your loss 😢❤

[@merrymunky]

We lost a son at 16 weeks in November 2018 after ten years trying to conceive. So much of what Becky described aligns with our own experiences down the the processes of taking that tablet and having to return two days later to be induced and deliver him. It was the most devastating time and to hear of such a similar experience is heartbreaking. We had a second loss at 6 weeks the following year before having two rainbow babies (a daughter who is 4 and a son who is 1). Becky you are so brave. Thank you for talking completely about it. As weird as it sounds I love talking about my son. Thank you Giovanna for giving this topic the respect and space it deserves.

[@chelseaw5395]

What a beautiful human she is. Handled and spoke about with bravery and grace sending you lots of love xx

[@soph085]

Becky is such a strong and inspiring woman. Very much looking forward to seeing her in her element in Paris!

[@peonypeony7278]

What a beautiful episode with such a wonderful guest and host. Thank you.

[@London-cc4mh]

Jeez 😭 What a strong woman, in every sense of the word. Just sitting having a little cry at the end of this

[@AmyCanham-d9w]

What beautiful bravery to tell Harper's story. You've made her so proud! Utterly heartbreaking 💔 Gi calmly listening with compassion and love. ❤

[@kirstymacdonald7086]

Incredibly heartbreaking but told so lovely. Was in tears watching it. ❤

[@debsdd1437]

This was an amazing interview, giovanna you were so compassionate with Becky and she has been through alot, love your podcasts

[@AmyIbberson]

Such a beautiful episode, had my in tears but so heart warming 🤍

[@lorrie4661]

What an incredibly brave, strong and positive person ❤️ Sending lots of love to Becky & her family x

[@mrsmeganrubyrose1548]

Wonderful story, had me in floods of tears. What a strong woman ❤

[@leahmaryjean]

Becky you are one hell of a women x G did such an amazing job comforting her x Beautifully done xxx

[@shelljennings956]

Its amazing to tell theses stories, as my story is so very similar, dont lose hope i had no probs with first child 23 then miscarriages twins, then lost my daughter at 22wks it was 20 years ( which is absolutely shocking how time flies, and she is never forgotten) i do have my youngest whos 16 and he was the perfect end to my parenting story. Love to you both & thank you for sharing your story ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mesouthseaand2404]

What bravery to share your very personal story. A very emotional watch. Sad too for the women who have similiar stories ❤❤

[@SamARFDF]

I enjoyed this episode very much! Thank you.

[@m.a.malcolmR828]

It's been 16 years for me, but my faith in God ushered me through. My first was stillborn, my second miscarried, but my third is 12 years old now.

[@alisonkuppusamy9085]

What a lovely lady ❤

[@hannahmudd75]

I’ve married my first date off bumble too, currently 25 weeks with our first little boy

[@nicola7609]

Oh how I cried ❤

[@alanagallacher9144]

How did Gi manage to get Rebecca Abbington