British TV presenter announces her pregnancy news live on air after fertility struggles

British TV presenter Michelle Ackerley has shared exciting family news following a long health battle.

Ackerley, 40, announced that she's pregnant with her first child live on air on BBC Morning Live. This follows treatment for endometriosis and infertility.

The popular presenter was seated alongside co-host Gethin Jones whom prompted her to share the news.

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"Yes, I am four months pregnant," she announced, much to the delight of her colleagues.

Ackerley added she "still can't quite believe it myself really" as her co-hosts shared their congratulations.

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She spoke of her struggle with insomnia during her pregnancy and how this has impacted her "so chilled" husband, sports coach Ben Ryan.

"The thing is, I'm not really sleeping well at the moment so I've been waking up in the middle of the night at 3am and I've been taking it upon myself to wake Ben up and say this is what we are going to have to get used to," she joked.

The TV presenter later shared the news on her Instagram account in a lengthy post that included an ultrasound photo.

"I can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married and I honestly didn't think 12months on that I'd be writing a post sharing that I'm pregnant," she wrote.

"I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year – realising how many other women were going through similar experiences."

"Feeling part of a community – especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference," she continued.

"Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental & physical impact they can have."

The mother-to-be added it has been "quite the emotional rollercoaster".

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"The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it," she continued.

The couple's first child is due in October, the "start of a new chapter" for them "albeit with nervous and cautious excitement".

Endometriosis is a condition which causes tissue similar to the lining of the womb to grow outside it and in other parts of the body.

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Nearly one million Australians live with the condition, many in extreme pain.

Symptoms can include pelvic pain, fatigue, as well as infertility as endometriosis affects the reproductive organs.

Treatments can include medication and surgery.

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