What health issues has Louise Thompson faced after Leo's birth?

Louise Thompson has experienced PTSD, postnatal anxiety, Lupus, Asherman's syndrome, a second hemorrhage, and has had a stoma bag fitted.

Why does Louise Thompson feel 'less whole and human'?

She feels less whole and human due to fertility issues stemming from her past severe health complications following the birth of her son Leo.

What steps is Louise Thompson taking to have another child?

Louise Thompson is undergoing fertility treatments like IVF, exploring surrogacy, and has involved lawyers in the process.

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Louise Thompson's IVF struggle: 'Less whole, human'

26 Jan

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Summary

Louise Thompson aims to give son Leo a sibling after near-fatal birth.
She faces fertility issues due to past health complications.
Thompson is exploring IVF and surrogacy with legal involvement.

Louise Thompson's IVF struggle: 'Less whole, human'

TV personality Louise Thompson has shared her difficult journey toward expanding her family, a process made challenging by severe health complications experienced during the birth of her son Leo in 2021. Following a near-fatal childbirth and subsequent PTSD and postnatal anxiety, Thompson has been diagnosed with Lupus, Asherman's syndrome, and has experienced further hemorrhages, impacting her fertility. She expressed feeling 'less whole and human' due to these issues, noting her partner Ryan Libbey also harbors significant anxieties about risking their current stability.