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Natalie Imbruglia receives praise after revealing she used a sperm donor to get pregnant

The singer is expecting her first child

Natalie Imbruglia has received praise on social media, after announcing that she’s pregnant with her first child.

The 44-year-old singer used a sperm donor to conceive through IVF, and revealed the exciting news on Instagram while announcing her new record deal signing.

The mum-to-be wrote: “I’m very happy to announce that I have just signed a record deal with BMG!! What an AMAZING team. I have been busy writing for the past year and a half and can’t wait to share these new songs with you all!!!!”

“And as you can see from the pic.. there is another announcement… (no I haven’t swallowed a watermelon). I’m expecting my first child this Autumn.”

She continued: “For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor.”

“I won’t be saying anything more on that publicly. I’m so excited about this next adventure… a new album and I’m going to be a mum!”

Since posting her announcement on social media, Natalia has been praised for giving other women out there “hope”.

One of her followers commented: “Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey. Gives us all in this community so much hope that miracles do happen.”

Another wrote: “You just gave me so much hope! Just yesterday my doctor told I probably have to give up the idea of having a baby now in my 30s because of my endo! So happy for you!!!”

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