MAFS UK star gives birth to her first child after five days in hospital and reveals emotional baby name following heartbreaking fertility journey - suong

MARRIED At First Sight star Jess Potter has given birth to her first child with fiance TJ O'Reilly.

The dental hygienist, 33, who shot to fame on the E4 show in 2022, shared the happy news with her fans on Wednesday.

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Jess posted a sweet photo as she held her newborn in her arms while lying in the hospital bed.

She also posted an adorable close-up picture of the tot in a white baby grow and a yellow blanket with the words 'baby O'Reilly'.

Another photo showed the new mum looking absolutely smitten as she cradled her little girl.

Jess also revealed her daughter's new name - Mia Jane O'Reilly.

Alongside the post, she penned: "After 5 days at hospital, 4 days in early Labour, 12 hours of active labour..a lot of screaming.

"I had the birth I've always wanted... Mia Jane OReilly 6lbs 6oz born 4:51am 23rd July. You’re perfect in every kind of way."

Over the past week, Jess said she opted to have a natural birth over a c-section.

The reality star has shared her pregnancy journey with fans having previously had three failed stages of IVF and four heartbreaking losses.

But in January, Jess and TJ announced they were expecting a baby together.

The reveal clip showed an emotional TJ reveal the news to Jess who leaped into his arms as they celebrated.

At the time, she wrote: "After almost 3 years, 3 failed IVF cycles, 4 losses, and hundreds of injections… Our journey has been filled with heartache, hope, and resilience.

"But today, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude to share with you. Our miracle babe arriving July 2025!

"This little heartbeat is proof that dreams do come true, no matter how long the road may be.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. For anyone still waiting, we see you, and we're holding space for your story. With love, Jess & Tom.

"A special mention to @fertilysis whom without none of this would be real." 

In October 2023, Jess and TJ got engaged in a romantic proposal in Barcelona.

Jess shot to fame on MAFS the year before.

She tied the knot with stripper PJay Finch on the E4 show, but their romance was short-lived.  

At the time, Jess admitted that she and PJay ended the process as friends because they were simply "incompatible".

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