A recent hospital stay has given singer Paloma Faith a stark reminder of vulnerability, even as she prepares for the joy of a new arrival. The 44-year-old shared a photograph from her hospital bed, a simple image of herself masked and wearing a dark jumper, expressing gratitude to the staff at Homerton Hospital for treating her bout of the flu.
This health scare arrives as Paloma navigates the complexities of pregnancy at 44, a milestone she openly acknowledges brings a degree of worry. In a raw and honest social media post, accompanied by striking black and white portraits, she admitted to “pretending to be calm” in hopes of actually feeling that way, embracing the happiness of another child while bracing for the challenges ahead.
Paloma is already a mother to two daughters, born in 2016 and 2021, with her former partner of ten years, Leyman Lahcine. Their separation in 2023 marked a significant shift in her life, a period of change she has spoken about with characteristic candor.
The identity of her third child’s father remains private, though reports earlier this year linked her to Stevie Thomas, a Birmingham music venue director. This new chapter unfolds as Paloma continues to prioritize motherhood and navigate personal relationships.
Her journey to motherhood hasn’t been without hardship. Before welcoming her daughters, Paloma endured six rounds of IVF, a process marked by an ectopic pregnancy and a heartbreaking miscarriage that occurred while filming the series *Pennyworth*. The experience left a lasting impact, highlighting the emotional toll often borne by women during fertility struggles.
She has spoken openly about the imbalance in how fertility issues are addressed, noting the frustration that even when male factors are involved, the physical and emotional burden often falls disproportionately on women. Her partner, she revealed, felt helpless, yearning for a way to share the weight of the process.
Paloma has described the evolution – or lack thereof – within a relationship as a critical turning point. She poignantly explained that growth within a partnership requires mutual adaptation, a filling of the gaps, or one person will inevitably outgrow the other. For her, motherhood was a transformative experience that demanded a level of support she ultimately didn’t receive.
Despite the difficulties, Paloma has maintained that even a relationship ending can be worthwhile if it leads to the arrival of children. She views her daughters as a testament to the value of her journey, a powerful affirmation of the enduring strength of a mother’s love.
