Michelle Keegan shares huge pregnancy update as she prepares for first baby

Michelle Keegan has shared her baby preparation journey with husband Mark Wright, offering a glimpse into their lives through a collection of heartfelt images on social media.

Following the festive season, the Brassic star thrilled her substantial online community by uploading a sweet snap that showcased her burgeoning baby bump alongside Mark, announcing their joyous anticipation for family growth. The duo and soon-to-be parents shared with their elated fans: "2025 is going to be a special one for us..."

Michelle recently provided an update to her Instagram followers, showcasing a montage of moments from her eventful month, including pampering activities to embolden her maternity glow. She coupled her post with the caption: "A self-care January..." peppered with playful emojis.

Among the visuals was a glimpse of the pregnancy care package from Rochelle Humes' brand My Little Coco, complete with bump butter, a bump sheet mask, and bath foam. Another image pictured her indulging in at-home relaxation donned in a face mask and robe.

One photo captured her enjoying a meal on the couch while watching television.

Additional shots displayed the sublime sunset view from her residence and a brief video with her spouse Mark strolling together. Capping off the former Corrie star's post was an inspiring quote: "This will be a good year."

Compliments swiftly filled the comments section where friends and admirers, including Rochelle Humes herself, offered their support, with Humes commenting: "The best kinda self care."

Jess Wright expressed her affection with a string of heart emojis, while Carol Wright effused: "Glowing my darling. Good times coming this way."

A confidant of the couple disclosed to a friend that Michelle and Mark had "kept their pregnancy quiet for a long time" preferring to cherish the early stages privately after longing for this moment for years. "Starting a family has been something they have wanted to do for a long time," an insider close to the soon-to-be parents remarked.

In a conversation with The Sun, the source opened up: "They are both in amazing places in their careers, and their family home in Essex is all completed. The timing could not have been more perfect."

The source also shared that Mark and Michelle's "immediate family have known for a while".

Mark's brother Josh joined countless well-wishers upon the announcement of Michelle's pregnancy last month, leaving a comment: "Over the moon for you both and can't wait for our boys to meet your little one."

Mark's mother also conveyed her exhilaration at the prospect of another grandchild, reposting the same announcement photo on her Instagram with evident joy.