Footy Star's Wife Breaks Silence on Miscarriage: "I Blamed Myself for Losing Our Baby"

• Kahlia Howe experienced a miscarriage last year.
• A mother of two initially held herself responsible.
• Married AFL star Jeremy Howe in 2019

The wife of Collingwood AFL actor Jeremy Howe has shared an honest description of the torment she experienced following a miscarriage earlier last year.

Three years ago, Kahlia Howe welcomed her first child, son Zander, into the family. Just 10 weeks ago, she gave birth to their second baby boy, Saxon.

Between these two pregnancies was the devastating loss of a baby at 11 weeks, and Howe acknowledged that she first blamed herself for the miscarriage.

"I partly blamed myself for losing the baby, which is really terrible since it wasn’t my responsibility. Looking back, I understand that it just wasn’t supposed to happen," she shared. News Corp .

I believed that since Zander was thriving and content, I didn't permit myself to mourn or feel sorrow over losing another child.

I visited my obstetrician after noticing some concerns and wound up at the hospital emergency room the following day.

'I want to give other people some light to not feel ashamed. People should be supported.'

In March, the The football community embraced the arrival of Saxon.

'Congratulations everyone!! Simply stunning,' Channel 7 commentator Abbey Holmes commented on a social media post back then.

'Beautiful little man. Congratulations darlings' posted Kellie Finlayson, wife of Port Adelaide player Jeremy.

Howe also paid tribute to his wife, commending her for her 'amazing' efforts during the birth.

'Mumma did an amazing job and being a Mum just suits her. We can't wait for him to meet all friends and family.'

At the same time, the new mother shared a lovely message online, stating: "Welcome to the world, little one; you're already so deeply loved!"

'Mom and Dad are excited for you to meet all your friends and whanau whenever that happens.'

Originally from Tasmania, prominent defender Howe first played in the AFL for Melbourne in 2011 prior to moving to the Magpies in 2016.

In 2023, as a premiership player aged 34, Howe will be without a contract once the season concludes.

However, considering Collingwood’s threatening present performance, the proud member of 'Dad's Army' Alongside players like Steele Sidebottom and Will Hoskin-Elliott, he isn’t damaging his prospects for a new contract in 2026.

On May 24 for Round 11, Collingwood faces off against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium starting at 7:35 pm.

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