Maria Fowler has revealed she has given birth to her second child.
The former TOWIE star, 33, announced the news on social media on Thursday and penned: ‘Nellie Maria Batey. 29th September 2020 9.31am 7lb 2oz
‘Delivery was incredible. We’re both home and well. Our hearts are so full, she is just perfect.
‘Thankyou to all at Derby Royal hospital for everything, Ward 314 you were all amazing.’
Maria had announced she was expecting again in March and had voiced her sadness that husband Kelvin was barred from her baby scan amid the Covid-19 lockdown.
Taking to Instagram, Maria shared a cute family shot with daughter Evie, 4, holding up a sign which read: ‘Big sister’ with an arrow pointing up to herself.
Congratulations! Maria Fowler is pregnant! The TOWIE star, 33, has announced she is expecting her second child with husband Kelvin Batey
Maria captioned the family snap: ‘In a world full of bad news… ‘ followed by a baby emoji.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, she admitted that during her scan, she was trying to ‘predict the baby’s gender’ but couldn’t really tell at this point.
Maria also voiced her upset that Kelvin was unable to be at the scan, saying: ‘I know this is like major first world problems, but I just feel really disappointed that Kelvin couldn’t come to the scan today.
‘I did think that some clinics might be open with it being more medical, but literally there are no baby scan clinics open at the minute.’
What a shame! Taking to her Instagram Stories, Maria previously voiced her upset that Kelvin was unable to be at the scan
She went on to explain that Kelvin had to wait in the car while she went in for her scan, but agreed in the current climate she understood the need to precautions.
She said: ‘It’s just really disappointing for the dads, because obviously they’re part of the journey as well.
‘And, I think it’s hard sometimes for the dads to feel really part of it, because they’re not the ones going through the changes and the pregnancy.
‘So for them, that’s their one bit of being, kind of, connected with the baby.
Doting mother: Maria welcomed daughter Evie, now 4, in September 2016
Family goals: The reality star then married Kelvin Batey on 27 July 2019
Maria went on to describe the measures being put in place to safeguard pregnant women as the deadly coronavirus sweeps the globe.
She said: ‘My next midwife appointment has been cancelled and will be done over the phone.
‘And that’s a shame as well, because that’s the one where they use the Doppler and feel the heartbeat.’
Upon announcing her happy news, a host of her celeb friends shared their congratulations in the post’s comments section.
Celeb reaction: Upon announcing her happy news, a host of her celeb friends shared their congratulations in the post’s comments section
Fellow pregnant former TOWIE star Lauren Pope gushed: ‘Yeyyyyy congratulations again guys, so happy we’re in this together!’
Channel Hayes wrote: Yayyyyyyy!!!! So excited it’s not a secret anymore!!!! Can’t wait to find out whether it’s a boy or a girl! Eeeekkkkk! Love you guys xx.’
Luisa Zissman added: ‘Ahhhhh that’s lovely news!’ and Emma McVey shared a congratulations message.
Maria married Kelvin Batey on 27 July 2019, three years after welcoming daughter Evie.
Maria was diagnosed with SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) a condition that causes pain in the pelvic region and is very common in pregnancy, and needed crutches before the birth of her first child.