Anna Richardson outlines her struggles after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy as she candidly discusses body hangovers and going through menopause
Anna Richardson has shared details of an ectopic pregnancy she had while at university, when she was in her early 20s.
The Naked Attraction presenter, 52, has previously touched on the difficult experience but will discuss it more openly during her new Channel 4 show.
The star presents a new series of nude education, which aims to normalize all body types, showing the permanent scar left by pregnancy on her stomach.
Speaking with TV Mag this week, Anna shared on the show how the scar has been the source of her body confidence issues over the years.
I am going through menopause and it is a real struggle. “You see your body changing,” she explained.
OPEN: Anna Richardson explained her struggle after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy as she candidly discusses body hanging and going through menopause
New show: Introducing new Naked Education series, which aims to normalize all body types, the star will show off the permanent scar left by pregnancy on her stomach (pictured with co-hosts)
Speaking to the publication, Anna explained that she showed the star her belly during an episode of the show while talking to a group of moms-to-be.
Admitting it has caused her body confidence issues over the past 30 years, she shared, “Now my stomach is hanging over that scar and I’m very aware of that, but your relationship with yourself and your body is a journey and it changes over time.”
Touching on her changing body and struggles with menopause, she continued, “You see your body change and it becomes more difficult to do things.”
“You can’t fit into the clothes you used to wear or see that you’re not as young as you used to be, it’s a constant challenge.”
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes
Anna previously revealed that the ordeal “almost killed me,” and she tragically suffered a miscarriage nearly 20 years later.
Appearing on Loose Woman, she said, “The really sad thing, was when I was about 40 I accidentally got pregnant and very sadly lost my baby.”
While the presenter also revealed in 2021 that she was considering adopting a child, after separating from her partner of seven years, Sue Perkins.
Struggles: Touching on her changing body and the struggles of menopause, she also explained her battle with self-confidence and menopause
After mentioning adoption in the past, Anna has been further investigated about her plans to interview the Express, responding: ‘I’m still keeping track, I’m very connected with UK adoptions because I created a podcast for them last year. I am very eager to move forward with having a family.
Naked Education premieres on Channel 4 April 4, opposite Love Island’s Anna and Alex George and Yinka Bokinni.
The show will cover reconstructive surgery, weight loss issues, and addressing the “Instagram perfect” body issues.
SPLIT: Anna previously admitted she hopes to be adopted, after splitting from partner of seven years Sue Perkins
