Liz McClarnon: Pregnancy Struggles & Self-Doubt
- Liz McClarnon, best known as a member of the 90s girl group Atomic Kitten, is pregnant after a challenging journey with IVF.
- McClarnon, who rose to fame with Atomic Kitten in 1999, revealed she and her husband, peter, pursued IVF due to their age. The fertility treatment involved multiple cycles...
- Before this successful round, McClarnon experienced two miscarriages and several failed embryo cycles.
Atomic Kitten’s Liz McClarnon is expecting a baby after a long and arduous IVF journey, as revealed on “Loose Women.” The singer, now 44, candidly discussed the emotional and physical challenges of infertility treatments, including multiple miscarriages and failed embryo cycles. McClarnon and her husband, peter, turned to IVF after meeting on a dating app, and the process was far from easy. The star of the 90s group also openly shared her struggles with self-doubt and feeling like a burden during the process.News Directory 3 can confirm the good news, including that the couple is expecting a baby boy. The update is still being processed, but McClarnon hopes to support other women dealing with fertility treatments. Discover what’s next for the star and her family.
Atomic Kitten’s Liz McClarnon Expecting Baby After IVF Journey
Updated June 11, 2025
Liz McClarnon, best known as a member of the 90s girl group Atomic Kitten, is pregnant after a challenging journey with IVF. The singer, 44, shared her experiences on the TV show ”Loose Women” on Wednesday, discussing the emotional and physical toll of the fertility treatments.
McClarnon, who rose to fame with Atomic Kitten in 1999, revealed she and her husband, peter, pursued IVF due to their age. The fertility treatment involved multiple cycles after the couple met on a dating app. She announced her pregnancy last month via an Instagram video, showcasing her baby bump and detailing her IVF experience.
Before this successful round, McClarnon experienced two miscarriages and several failed embryo cycles. Speaking on “loose Women,” McClarnon described the journey as “really, really tough.”
She added that discussing it felt surreal, almost as if it were happening to someone else. McClarnon also expressed her desire to share good news with friends after feeling like a burden during her struggles with infertility.
Reflecting on her initial expectations, McClarnon admitted she was shocked when the first round of IVF failed. “The second time, I was like, maybe this time,” she said, acknowledging the hope she felt with each attempt.
McClarnon recounted discovering her pregnancy after testing early during her latest IVF cycle. Despite experiencing bleeding, she took a test and initially saw a blank result, leading to tears.However, a faint line later appeared, confirming the good news.
“It’s been really, really tough and it’s really strange because I speak about it, but hearing you talk about it just then, it was like in the third person fully separate to me, it made me upset.”
McClarnon also revealed on “Loose Women” that she and Peter are expecting a baby boy. “I’m still very scared, but I’m so excited,” she said.
What’s next
McClarnon is focusing on her health and preparing for the arrival of her baby boy. She plans to continue sharing her experiences to support other women facing similar challenges with fertility and IVF.