Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, 43, became a first-time grandmother after her daughter Emilie Cunliffe, 21, gave birth to son Teddy back in May. Now, Kym has revealed how Emilie has been coping as a mother. The actress admitted her daughter had recently become “upset” after witnessing Teddy’s first round of health injections. Speaking to OK! Magazine, she said: “Emilie’s son Teddy had his first round of injections last week so he’s been a little out of sorts.
“Emilie was understandably upset by it. There are lots of firsts for her but she’s doing fantastically well.”
She added: “It’s not easy, especially as she’s young and her friends are going off to parties and travelling but she’s content and happy with the life she’s chosen.”
Kym previously revealed the warning she gave to Emilie’s boyfriend Mikey Hoszowskyj, 28, while waiting for their son’s birth.
Reflecting on being in the birthing room with the pair, Kym told the publication: “It was an amazing experience and I’m so glad Emilie and Mikey asked me to be involved.
She added: “Mikey started getting a bit tearful at one point and I said, ‘Don’t you dare cry.’
“Because it was right towards the end when Emilie was in the most pain.
“I know it’s horrible to see someone you love in pain and it’s emotional as she was bringing his child into the world, but I knew at that moment in time Emilie needed us to be strong.”
In the same interview, Mikey praise Kym for being a “massive support”.
He said: “Kym was the best co-birthing partner I could have wished for — she was a massive support.”
Emilie added: “I was really pleased to have Mum there.
“She was rubbing my back and Mikey was feeding me gas and air. I felt like I was in a boxing match!”
Kym announced the news of her granddaughter’s birth on Instagram in view of her 223,000 followers.
The actress shared a black and white picture of her holding the newborn’s hand with the caption: “Last night was a night I will never forget.
“I became a “Loli” for the first time!!!
“My beautiful daughter was an absolute warrior and her partner and I were the best birthing team we could be!!!”
Read the full interview in OK! Magazine out now.
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