Dani Dyer-Bowen Opens Up About Early Miscarriage

Dani Dyer-Bowen revealed she suffered a very early miscarriage before getting pregnant with her son Santiago.

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The miscarriage occurred prior to the birth of her eldest child, Santiago, who arrived in January 2021.

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She shared on the “Great Company” podcast that the loss left her anxious in the early weeks of her subsequent pregnancy.

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Dani said she kept asking for extra scans and check-ups during that pregnancy, seeking comfort and confirmation that all was okay.

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She admitted the loss made her realise how much she wanted to become a mother and influenced her mindset going into the next pregnancy.

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Santiago became a big brother when Dani and footballer Jarrod Bowen welcomed twin girls, Star and Summer, in May 2023.

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Dani said that despite the shock and pain, the miscarriage brought lessons about gratitude and survival through uncertainty.

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She described the period after the early loss as “tricky” emotionally, particularly watching her pregnancy closely after that experience.

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The revelation helps open discussion about early pregnancy loss and how even private setbacks can influence a parent’s journey ahead.

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Dani’s honesty marks a public reflection on her journey from loss to motherhood, and how such experiences shape her family story.

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