Laura Woods and Adam Collard open up about their deeply personal struggle with miscarriage, offering a rare glimpse into the heartache and resilience of their journey. Adam bravely shared his guilt, while Laura spoke of finding comfort in the most unexpected places. How do couples navigate such profound loss together?
Sports presenter Laura Woods and her fiancé, reality TV star Adam Collard, have candidly shared their deeply personal and heartbreaking journey through a miscarriage, shedding light on the emotional toll such an experience can take on a couple.
Collard, known for his appearance on “Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins,” revealed the immense guilt he felt, believing his past actions somehow contributed to the tragedy. This poignant admission highlights the often unspoken burdens partners carry during such difficult times.
Despite their shared grief and Collard’s internal struggle, Woods has publicly lauded her fiancé’s unwavering support, crediting him as her rock through what she described as “very awful times” last year. Their mutual strength during adversity is a testament to their bond.
The couple, who began dating in October 2023 and became engaged in September, found solace in various ways. Woods, a mother, shared how her son offered a unique source of comfort during her profound sorrow, emphasizing the complex emotions involved.
Woods eloquently articulated the “very confusing feeling” of looking at her son while simultaneously grieving the baby they lost, understanding that one wouldn’t exist without the other. This raw honesty resonates with many who have experienced similar losses.
A comforting perspective from a hospital nurse, who suggested the lost baby was not meant for this world and that the process was a way of keeping Woods safe, provided a profound sense of peace. Woods shared this powerful sentiment hoping to offer comfort to others facing miscarriage.
On “Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins,” Adam Collard broke down in tears while discussing the miscarriage, expressing an unexpected pride in his excitement for fatherhood. He articulated the “tonne of bricks” feeling when the pregnancy ended, acknowledging Laura’s even greater pain.
This deeply personal account brings crucial attention to the widespread reality of miscarriage. Statistics from baby loss charity Tommy’s reveal that approximately 250,000 miscarriages occur annually in the UK, with one in five pregnancies ending this way, underscoring the commonality and impact of such losses.
