Madeleine West has announced she is pregnant with her seventh child.
The Neighbours star, 45, revealed the exciting news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday morning.
‘WHOOPS!’ she captioned her post. ‘Thought it was #perimenopause. I thought WRONG!’
‘It’s not too much Christmas pudding either. And I couldn’t be happier.
‘Not too sure about the title “Geriatric mum” but here we are, and I’m winding back a little to grow this little surprise package I’ve dubbed. (Baby number 7, couldn’t help myself).
‘I don’t have much more to say right now, but I’ve noticed I don’t hear much about older parents. l know you must be out there. Just seems we are invisible.’
Madeleine West, 45, has announced she is pregnant with her seventh child
The Neighbours star revealed the exciting news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday morning
The actress sought advice from her followers as she prepares for her seventh journey into motherhood.
‘So if you’re expecting later than expected, and tackling early in your 40s or 50s, I’d LOVE hear your stories,’ she added.
‘I’d love any tips you care to share. Like how the heck do you get all the #baby paraphernalia together again after you’ve given it all away????
‘There’s a terrifying new world of contraptions out there and I don’t know where to start!! HELP!!!’
Madeleine’s huge announcement was met with well wishes from her fans, friends and followers.
‘Wow congratulations!!!’ one user commented.
‘Congrats to all ❤️, exciting times for your brood too,’ added another.
Someone else wrote: ‘Holy hell woman! You look fabulous, congratulations.’
Madeleine shares six children – Phoenix, Hendrix, Xascha, Xanthe, Xalia and Margaux – with her ex-partner, celebrity chef Shannon Bennett.
More to come.