Louise Thompson, the TV personality and personal trainer ,opened up about the emotional toll of her 2021 emergency caesarean that nearly cost her life. She now faces a £50 ,000 IVF and surrogacy plan while grieving the loss of a traditional pregnancy.

From Near‑Death Birth to Lupus Diagnosis

According to the source, Thompson almost died while giving birth to her son Leo in 2021. The emergency caesarean left her with post‑natal anxiety, PTSD, and a diagnosis of Lupus and Asherman’s syndrome. She also suffered a second haemorrhage and had a stoma bag fitted, all of which compounded her physical and emotional recovery.

£50,000 IVF and the Surrogacy Decision

The report says Thompson and her partner Ryan Libbey, both 35 , are embarking on a £50 ,000 IVF journey and plan to use a surrogate to expand their family . This financial commitment highllights the steep costs many face when traditional pregnancy is no longer an option.

Grieving While Celebrating Others’ Joy

In a candid update , Thompson admitted she feels both joy and grief as she watches friends welcome new babies. The source quotes her: "I am genuinely, wholeheartedly happy for every person who has announced a pregnancy on my feed lately – but at the same time, it has also been quietly eroding away at my heart." Her dual emotions illustrate the complex grief many experience when they cannot share the same life event .

What’s Still Unknown About Her Medical Journey?

While the source outlines Thompson’s medical history, it leaves unanswered questions: How exactly did her embolisation procedure affect her reproductive organs? What specific treatments are being considered to address her Asherman’s syndrome? And will the surrogate route truly offer the same emotional fulfillment she seeks?