Gemma Collins, 42, reveals she’s started her fertility journey after being spurred on by Tana Ramsay, 49, giving birth

GEMMA Collins has announced that she's starting her fertility journey, aspiring to welcome her first child.

The 42-year-old experienced a devastating miscarriage in 2012.

Gemma announced that she's began her fertility journey
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Gemma announced that she's began her fertility journeyCredit: instagram/@gemmacollins
She was inspired by Tana Ramsay's birth at 49
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She was inspired by Tana Ramsay's birth at 49

Gemma has candidly shared her challenges in conceiving in recent years.

In an interview with MailOnline, Gemma expressed optimism inspired by Tana Ramsay's success in welcoming her sixth child at the age of 49, seeing it as a source of hope for her own prospects of conceiving in her 40s.

Gemma said: "The Tana Ramsay news was the greatest thing to wake up to. Incredible."

"It really made me think positively about my future and kind of took the pressure off.

Gemma Collins

"I don't think anyone knew she was pregnant, so it was a lovely surprise, but I got butterflies in my stomach when I saw it."

The former TOWIE star added: "This is amazing news for me. I'm starting my fertility journey within the next couple of weeks. 

"I'm going to a clinic so watch these cards and get ready for me, honey."

Gemma is is engaged to Rami Hawash - years after he originally proposed to the reality star.

She previously admitted that she's struggling to get pregnant.

Gordon Ramsay, 57, surprised his followers this month by revealing that his wife Tana, 49, had given birth to their sixth child.

He captioned his Instagram announcement: "What an amazing birthday present please welcome Jesse James Ramsay, 7lbs 10oz whopper!!

"One more bundle of love to the Ramsay brigade!! 3 boys, 3 girls…. Done."

Gemma rose to fame after starring in TOWIE
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Gemma rose to fame after starring in TOWIECredit: instagram
Gemma has candidly shared her challenges in conceiving in recent years
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Gemma has candidly shared her challenges in conceiving in recent yearsCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Tana's secret pregnancy gave her hope
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Tana's secret pregnancy gave her hopeCredit: Rex