Who is Britain’s youngest mum Tressa Middleton?
TRESSA MIDDLETON made headlines in 2006 for her pre-teen pregnancy which, then, made her Britain’s youngest mum.
The woman, from Scotland, suffered several heartbreaks in the years that followed but has since turned her life around and welcomed several more children.
Who is Tressa Middleton?
Tressa is a young woman from Bathgate, West Lothian, who made headlines in 2006 when she became pregnant with her first child at aged 11.
This made her the UK’s youngest mum at the time.
She held this title until 2021, when The Sun revealed that a girl of 11 had given birth after getting pregnant age ten.
When did Tressa Middleton give birth to her first child?
Tressa became pregnant at the age of 11 after being raped by her brother, Jason, in 2006.
She then gave birth when she had turned 12 and she and her daughter were put in protective care three weeks after the birth.
At first, Tressa claimed her baby was conceived when she slept with somebody while she was drunk.
But after her daughter turned two, Tressa broke down and told a social worker the truth.
Tressa’s daughter was removed from her care and adopted in 2008 and Jason was jailed for four years in 2009.
Tressa then spent three years in and out of care homes and fell into a spiral of alcohol and heroin abuse but has since fought off depression and her addiction issues.
How many children does Tressa Middleton have?
In June 2023 it was revealed that Tressa is expecting her fourth child.
The news was announced on Facebook, with Tressa posting a scan picture of her and partner Darren Young’s unborn baby.
In the post, Tressa also confirmed the baby is another girl.
She wrote: “So guys, it’s another girl! Can’t believe it, four girls, good luck Darren.”
The couple, who have two daughters already, will welcome their new addition in October 2023.
Arihanna, the couple’s first daughter, was born in October 2018.
The little one weighed 8lbs 1oz and was welcomed into the world after a 24-hour labour.
Her younger sister then followed in 2022.
Tressa has previously spoken of her heartbreak over the fact that she was unable to keep her first baby.
The mum said she feels guilty that Arihanna gets to be brought up with her birth mum, but her older daughter didn’t get the chance.
Tressa also said she speaks to Arihanna about her older sister and hopes the girls one day get to meet.
Tressa and Darren also sadly suffered a miscarriage before they welcomed Arihanna, when Tressa was 18 years old.
Is Tressa Middleton married?
Tressa isn’t married but has been with partner Darren since she was a teenager.
She has credited Darren with helping her turn her life around and overcoming her past depression and addiction issues.