Lauren Goodger has revealed her boyfriend Charles Drury will have control over her birthing plan as they prepare to welcome their first child together.
In a new interview, the former TOWIE star, 34, revealed the builder, 23, has been ‘very involved’ during her pregnancy and insisted he’s ‘much more emotional’ than her.
The mother-to-be, who recently confirmed she’s expecting a girl, said: ‘He’s very involved. You know the birth and how it’s normally up to the mum? Well, I have to ask Charlie!’
Close relationship: Lauren Goodger has revealed her boyfriend Charles Drury will have control over her birthing plan as they prepare to welcome their first child together
On how her beau reacted to the baby news, the businesswoman told new! magazine: ‘He cried! He said, ”I’m really happy it’s a girl now, I’ve got a real soft spot for a girl.” Charlie couldn’t wait to tell his family and friends.’
The media personality added that she’s considering a water birth, and joked about the realities of giving birth.
Lauren said: ‘I’m always in the bath. I feel like that will really relax my back, my muscles, my n**n. The only reason I’d like to do it in the bed is it would be nice for photos. I’m having a blow-dry, a spray tan and I’m having my make-up done.
‘I want to have good memories to keep. I’m only joking – I’ll be holding the baby in tears, dripping with sweat and probably with my hair all over the place.’
Support system: In a new interview, the former TOWIE star, 34, revealed the builder, 23, has been ‘very involved’ during her pregnancy and insisted he’s ‘much more emotional’ than her
It’s a girl! Earlier in the week, the reality star and the hunk shared the heartwarming moment they discovered they’re having a girl in a cute gender reveal clip
‘I’ll be holding the baby in tears with my hair all over the place’: The media personality added that she’s considering a water birth, and joked about the realities of giving birth
A water birth is when the pregnant woman is in a birthing pool filled with warm water for at least part of their labour, delivery, or both.
It can take place in a hospital or at home with medical staff on hand to help the woman deliver their baby.
The beautician, who is 22 weeks pregnant, previously took to Instagram Stories to ask others what their experience was like.
The blonde wrote: ‘Been thinking about a water birth has anyone had one? DM me would to chat about how you found it?’
‘Each day is one closer to holding you’: In an accompanying message, the amateur football player enthused about meeting their ‘beautiful little girl’
A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauren is taking her birth really seriously having seen other people having water births and thinks it could be for her.
‘She thinks it seems calming and wants the calmest labour for her and her baby.’
Earlier in the week, the reality star and the hunk shared the heartwarming moment they discovered they’re having a girl in a cute gender reveal clip.
The couple appeared in great spirits as they popped a balloon to unveil pink confetti, before sharing a kiss.
In an accompanying message, the amateur football player enthused about meeting their ‘beautiful little girl’.
A smitten Charles wrote in a caption: ‘WE ARE HAVING A GIRL. Can’t wait until you’re with us beautiful little girl.
‘I feel like a king, Your mum my queen & you our princess! I promise you you’ll be born into a world of nothing but love, happiness & safety, you’ve made me see life in a totally different way, I’ve got everything I want, my own little family.
‘Each day is one closer to holding you in my arms but until then keep cosy in that tummy it’ll soon be time for you to meet me & your mummy♥️ (swipe for a balloon pop, it nearly knocked me off my feet).’ (sic)