Anna Richardson details her struggle after suffering an ectopic pregnancy and shares body hang-ups

Anna Richardson has shared details of the ectopic pregnancy she suffered during college, when she was in her early twenties.

The 52-year-old Naked Attraction presenter has already addressed the ordeal, but will discuss it more openly during her new Channel 4 show.

Introducing the new Naked Education series, which aims to normalize all body types, the star will show off the lasting scar that pregnancy has left on her stomach.

Speaking to The Sun’s TV Mag this week, Anna shared that she describes on the show how the scar has been the source of body confidence issues over the years.

I am going through menopause and it is a real struggle. You see your body change,” she explained.

New Show: Hosting the new series Naked Education, which aims to normalize all body types, the star will show off the lasting pregnancy scar on her stomach (pictured with co-hosts)

Speaking to the publication, Anna explained that she showed off her star belly during an episode of the show while chatting with a group of moms.

Admitting that it has caused body confidence issues over the last 30 years, he shared: “Now my stomach hangs over the top of that scar and I’m quite aware of it, but your relationship with yourself and your body is a journey and it changes with time. time.

Referring to her changing body and the struggles of menopause, she continued: ‘You see your body change and it becomes more difficult to do things.

“You can’t put on 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 is when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

Anna previously revealed that the ordeal “nearly killed me” and tragically suffered a miscarriage some 20 years later.

Appearing on Loose Women, she said: “The really sad thing was that when I was in my 40s 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: Referring to her changing body and the struggles of menopause, she also explained her battle with self-confidence and menopause.

Split: Anna previously admitted she hopes to adopt, after splitting from her partner of seven years, Sue Perkins

After mentioning adoption in the past, Anna was asked more about her plans in an interview with Express, replying: “I’m still at it, I’m very in touch with Adoption UK because I did a podcast for them last year.” . I am looking forward to moving forward with creating a family.

Channel 4’s Naked Education kicks off on April 4, headlined by Anna, Love Island’s Alex George and Yinka Bokinni.

The show will cover reconstructive surgery, weight loss issues and tackle the elusive issues of the Instagram ‘perfect’ body.