Kate Lawler’s newborn daughter Noa is discharged from hospital following second stay in a fortnight

She rushed her baby Noa to hospital on Thursday, after discovering her finger had become infected.

And, after being forced to stay in overnight, Kate Lawler, 41, revealed that her newborn daughter has ‘officially been discharged’ and can now be taken home.

The little girl’s latest hospital stay is her second in a fortnight, with her Big Brother alum mother documenting the incidents on Instagram.   

Kate wrote alongside the photograph: ‘Noa has improved and we’ve officially been discharged from hospital. I can continue giving her antibiotics at home.

‘Thank you to everyone at The Whittington Hospital for taking such excellent care of my baby girl.

‘I’m forever grateful and my heart goes out to anyone who’s little one is in the hospital right now. Some of the children I was on the paediatric ward were so poorly.’ 

Earlier in the day, Kate shared a photograph of her daughter sleeping, and wrote: ‘Noe has just had a super long feed, two poops, a little vom and is resting up. Still hopeful we can come home tonight.’ 

On Thursday, Kate revealed she had rushed her baby daughter Noa to hospital after discovering her finger had become infected and they were forced to stay in overnight. 

The Virgin Radio star posted a picture of two-week old Noa strapped up to medical tubes in A&E on Instagram at almost 1am.  

She explained that she telephoned 111 after finding the baby’s fingertip ‘red, hot and swollen’.

Kate said: ‘Was told to bring her straight to A&E to get it seen to as it’s infected.’

The TV star also shared a picture of her breastfeeding her baby in the hospital as she wrote: ‘polished off my milk in a bottle but still not satisfied. It’s becoming quite a busy evening for Noa.’

She then wrote: ‘We’re having to stay in overnight as she’s too young to be sent home with antibiotics.

‘They’ve attempted to put a cannula in four times but it’s not worked. Noa was so distressed. They are giving her a rest before trying again.’ 

Kate later wrote:  ‘It took eight attempts to get her cannula in. That’s eight needles into a different part of her hand and foot until they were successful. We have to stay 24 hours. I need to sleep.’  

Sharing a picture of her poorly hand, Kate later updated her followers and said: ‘Noa has paronychia. It’s an infection of the finger and it’s being treated with antibiotics via the cannula.

‘She slept well from 4am. She looks healthy so hopefully it’s a sign she’s responding well. Hopefully we can go home later this evening.’

Sharing a snap of her little tot sleeping peacefully, Kate said: ‘I am in awe of this little lady’s strength and bravery.’  

The family have been through a tough time because it’s the second time in a fortnight they have been forced to make a hospital dash. 

Kate previously detailed the ‘overwhelming’ seven days she has experienced since arriving home from the hospital with her little girl.

Kate explained that he Noa was rushed back to hospital last Saturday  because she was showing signs of breathing difficulty, but was released after doctors ran a series of tests and gave them the okay to return home. 

Kate illustrated her post with a series of images of herself breastfeeding, showing her postpartum figure and breaking down in tears.

Explaining that her daughter arrived 11 days premature, Kate said: ‘It’s been… 1 day since I last cried, 2 days since her first bath, 3 days since we drove to A&E with her, 4 days since our first dog walk with Noa.

‘5 days since we learnt how to use a sling, 6 days since the doggies came home, 7 days since we got home from hospital.

‘We arrived home exactly a week ago and despite those five days spent in hospital were a mixture of magical, traumatic, painful, tiring and informative, (seriously it was like having a breastfeeding masterclass).’

Honestly detailing her experience since returning come, Kate admitted that the ‘past 7 days at home that have been the most overwhelming experience of her life.’

Kate, who shares her daughter with fiancé Martin, said she cried while typing the post and revealed she breaks down when people ask her how she is ‘doing’ since welcoming her first child.

The TV personality said: ‘While Noa is beyond perfect, I don’t know if I’m coming or going. One minute I’m fine, the next someone asks how I’m doing and I burst into tears. 

‘As I type this and ask myself that very question – how are YOU doing it’s made me cry. I’ve cried so much since she was born.’

Giving examples of what has made her feel emotional since giving birth, Kate said: ‘I’ve cried because I’m tired, I’m not feeling confident in what I’m doing or if either of us are doing it right…

‘Over horrendous, dark thoughts about losing my daughter, when our meditation playlist came on as it reminded me of when Noa was in NICU. 

‘I cried over spilt milk – literally. Expressed milk, poured into a storage bag which fell over, sending milk everywhere. BRILLIENNNT.’

‘I cry because my hands and my arms are in excruciating pain from carpal tunnel syndrome. Nobody told me this is common for new Mums. Anyone else suffered from this? Pins and needles, numbness, shooting pains in hands and up my arms. I’ve got wrist splints on now though which are helping.’

Kate went on to discuss the terrifying ordeal she endured when they had to rush her little girl to hospital on Saturday night, because she began ‘showing signs of difficulty breathing’. 

She said: ‘We rushed her to a&e and thankfully were seen immediately. Her respiratory levels were high so bloods were taken but all came back normal and she settled so we went home.’

Confessing she finds it difficult not to compare herself to other new mums, Kate said: ‘I see other new Mums on here looking glam, like the first two weeks are a breeze and I truly wish I could say it is but it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. 

‘Hopefully it’ll get easier. I’ve not done many stories as I just haven’t had time or the energy. Sending positive vibes to any new Mums feeling the same. Know you’re not alone and it’s good to cry it out. X’

Kate received a wealth of support from other celebrity mums and her fans in the comments section underneath her honest post.

Gemma Atkinson, who welcomed daughter Mia in July 2019, told Kate: ‘This is all normal Kate and even in your lowest / feeling the most s**t times, Noa thinks you’re the best thing in the whole world.’

‘Just Chill Mama’ Rosey Davidson, who is a baby sleep consultant, said: ‘Sending love xxx.’

Edith Bowman said: ‘You are amazing and brilliant. xxx’

While Gaby Roslin added: ‘You are doing brilliantly. Truly that first week is nuts and you must never ever compare yourself to anyone else.;

‘Just keep doing what you’re doing and being your amazing self. So many hugs to you my sweet.’

Rosie Ramsey, who recently welcomed her second child with husband Chris recently, said: ‘This is all totally normal! The first few months are an absolute mind fuck!!

‘Hormones, exhaustion, worry, stress, love, happiness! You’re doing great!! It does get better I promise.’ 

Kate welcomed her first child with her fiancé and partner of seven years 11 days ago.

She was soon rushed to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with breathing issues.

On Valentine’s Day Kate revealed Noa was out of the incubator but they were being kept in hospital because her daughter had lost too much weight.

Reflecting on the support given by midwives, she said: ‘I was given so much help and coaching on breastfeeding once I was reunited with Noa back on the post-natal ward so by Monday evening when we finally left hospital, I felt so much more confident with feeding and that she’d weigh enough on Tuesday, that we wouldn’t need to return to hospital.

‘Her weight at birth was 7lb 8oz. By Sunday she was 6lb 12.93oz, Monday – 6lb 12.36oz. Tuesday she weighed 6lb 14.05oz and the midwife weighed her today and she’s now 7lb 1oz. Noa is a champ.’

Kate went on to thank Martin, whom she calls Boj.

‘As is my fiancé Boj, who was the most wonderful birthing partner. He’s been my rock this past week when I’ve never needed anyone more. Will be back on Instagram soon my lovelies. For now, swipe to enjoy some highlights of Noa’s first week on Earth,’ she said. 

On Wednesday, Kate updated her fans on how she’s been doing after giving birth, joking that she’d gone ‘slightly feral’. 

In a lengthy caption, she said: ‘Six days post-birth and today I finally showered for the first time at home today.  

‘Went slightly feral but the handsome is making sure I’m fed and watered – unlike our plants. I’ve cried lots today but I know it’s normal to feel overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions.

‘If you’re a new mum and feeling the same you’re definitely not alone. Sending love and strength to each and every one of you who needs it.’

The Big Brother star announced her pregnancy in September, two years after revealing her engagement to Martin. 

Kate was previously adamant about never wanting children, until she turned 40 and realised Martin was the one she wanted to have a baby with.  

The couple’s journey from pregnancy to parenthood will be documented in MTV’s new series Celebrity Bumps, which will air on March 3.