Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield has given birth to her first child after an IVF battle.
The 38-year-old revealed she had called her baby boy Kit and shared a sweet family photo with her husband Luke Beddows to announce the happy news on Tuesday.
She penned in the caption of her post: ‘KIT BEDDOWS. Baby Kit arrived a couple weeks ago (born raving to Fatboy Slim) and after saying we’d NEVER have kids…it was absolute love at first sight. He is the sweetest thing.
‘He’s actually SO adorbs, I did debate whether the IVF clinic got our embryos mixed up and we’ve ended up with the child of a much more good-looking couple, y’know the kind of story you’d see on the front cover of ‘Take A Break’ magazine?
‘Anyway, I’m keeping him because I’m OBSESSED. I feel like I have a million things to say about motherhood, about choosing (or choosing not) to have children, about IVF, about the career-parenthood paradox…
‘I’ll try and get round to that when my brain’s working again. But for now I’m just embarrassingly grateful for Luke who is THE funniest person to do this with. For amazing, clever doctors.
‘For the people who look after my work for being so supportive while I take a little break for the first time since I was 21(!?!) And for the friends, family and neighbours who have filled our house with cards and flowers and gifts and Deliveroo vouchers and said the words ‘let us know if you need anything.’
Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield has given birth to her first child with husband Luke after an IVF battle
The 38-year-old revealed she had called her baby boy Kit and shared a sweet family photo with her husband Luke Beddows to announce the happy news
‘(Also grateful for champagne, that first glass absolutely banged.) LUCKY.’
Her post was flooded with words of congratulations from friends and family.
She revealed her pregnancy back in March.
The DJ took to her Instagram page reveal the happy news to her followers as she showed off her bare baby bump.
Lauren penned: ‘Guys, in what’s been called ‘a very off-brand’ move from us…we’re having an actual baby!
‘After almost 20 years(!) together, little IVF baby Beddows arrives to ruin our lives in June,’ she said.
‘(Honestly there’s been SO MUCH going on I need to tell you about).’
One snap showed Lauren enjoying a snack in her underwear as her husband Luke placed his hand on her belly.
Another picture shared alongside her pregnancy announcement saw Luke holding up an ultrasound picture as they stood on a London Underground platform.
Popular presenter Lauren was flooded with congratulations by fans, including from her celebrity pals.
The DJ took to her Instagram page on Saturday to reveal the happy news to her followers as she showed off her baby bump
Melvin Odoom replied: ‘Congratulations ❤️ wonderful news!x’ while Michelle Ackerley said: ‘Congratulations!!’
Fans said: ‘Oh my GOD! Incredible news! Congratulations ❤️ (that drive studio worked it’s magic I see).’
‘WHOA! Fantastic news! Congratulations!’
‘Congrats darling!! So pleased for you.’
Lauren presents The Official Chart: First Look show and Radio 1’s Life Hacks for the BBC.
In 2024 she took over the show with Shanequa Paris from Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton.
Life Hacks, which airs every Sunday 4pm to 6pm, is a weekly show and podcast dedicated to open and frank discussions about issues affecting young people.
Speaking at the time of the announcement, Lauren said: ‘I’m absolutely over-the-moon to officially be joining the BBC Radio 1 family.
‘I’ve listened and loved Radio 1 since I was a teenager and it’s a total privilege to join the ranks.
‘Life Hacks is such an iconic show discussing everything from health to careers to relationships; as a journalist one of my favourite things to do is talk to people about their own stories and I know the Radio 1 listeners are so wonderfully willing to share. I can’t wait to head up the chat!’
Lauren previously worked for Capital FM before moving to the BBC.
