CHARLOTTE Dawson has revealed she suffered a miscarriage after finding out she was pregnant on Mother's Day.

The 29-year-old said the situation had left her feeling 'mentally drained'.

Taking to Instagram she wrote: "Hi my darlings, I finally feel ready to post this.. I mean I don’t know when there is a good time to post this.

"It’s been an extremely tough week mentally but also obviously physically… I am heartbroken beyond words.. and I know I’m never quiet on here, & always so open and honest with you guys so it’s been a shock to you all."

The TV favourite, who worried fans last week after she quit social media, said she was thrilled to find out that she and fiancé Matthew Sarsfield were expecting another baby.

Charlotte explained that she found out she was pregnant on Mother's Day and only told her close friends and family.

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"I keep getting lots & lots of messages worrying about us all, asking why I’m being quiet & if Noah is ok.. Noah is absolutely fine.. he’s amazing," she continued.

"I’m the one that’s not ok.. unfortunately I’ve suffered with a miscarriage.

"Obviously our families & close friends have known about me being pregnant, but didn’t announce anything until I got further down the line.. I was so excited to share our happy news with you all.

"Noah’s little brother or little sister, as you can imagine Matthew & I were absolutely over the moon our little family was going to be growing.

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"I also found out on mother’s day which was just so special. But sometimes it’s just not meant to be, I really thought it was but it just wasn’t this time."

Sadly, miscarriages are common, and among those who know they are pregnant, it's estimated that one in eight pregnancies will end in miscarriage.

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first three months of pregnancy, with a "late miscarriage" defined by the charity Tommy's as between 14 and 24 weeks.

The NHS says that many more miscarriages will happen before a person is even aware they're pregnant.

In most cases, miscarriages cannot be prevented, but there are some signs you can look out for.

The NHS says the most clear sign a woman is having a miscarriage is bleeding, varying from light spotting to heavy blood clots.

But bear in mind, some bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy is normal and does not necessarily mean a miscarriage – contact the maternity team or GP as soon as possible.

The other four symptoms of a miscarriage are:

• cramping and pain in your lower tummy
• a discharge of fluid from your vagina
• a discharge of tissue from your vagina
• no longer experiencing the symptoms of pregnancy, such as feeling sick and breast tenderness

When to seek urgent medical attention

Miscarriages can be distressing and if you’re pregnant you should always contact a midwife or doctor if you feel unsure of your symptoms.

Miscarriages can sometimes be caused by an ectopic pregnancy, which is when the pregnancy develops outside the womb.

An ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition and could lead to internal bleeding – so it's important you seek medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• persistent severe pain in your tummy on some side
• vaginal bleeding or spotting
• pain in the tip of your shoulder
• feeling faint or fainting
• lightheaded
• diarrhoea
• vomiting

There are many reasons why a miscarriage can occur, but the majority are not caused by anything a mother has done.

Most of the time a woman won't find out why she had a miscarriage, which can make the ordeal more distressing.

In the first trimester of pregnancy, usually a miscarriage is the result of a problem with the unborn baby.

The NHS says a common cause is thought to be abnormal chromosomes in the foetus.

If a baby has not enough or too many chromosomes, a chance event, it will be unable to grow or develop properly.

In about two to five per cent of miscarriages, genetics are to blame if a partner has an abnormality in one of their chromosomes they are not aware of.

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There could be a problem with the development of the placenta, starving the baby of blood and nutrients.

In the second trimester, a weak cervix, an infection or STI, the shape of the mother's womb and PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and even food poisoning are all causes of miscarriage.

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