Overview
- Adlington said a 2023 scan at around five months showed no heartbeat, and she delivered her daughter, Harper, two days later.
- She chose to see and hold Harper, saying she was glad she did and recalling noticing her baby's tiny features.
- She praised maternity staff for preparing her for what to expect and for dressing Harper in a hat and blanket.
- She described the pregnancy and baby loss charity Petals as "our absolute lifeline" during her experience.
- She also recounted a previous miscarriage detected at a 12‑week scan in 2022 and spoke of trauma that "eats away at you."