Kym Marsh says it is 'vital' to talk about baby loss

Kym Marsh has said that talking about baby loss is 'vital' as otherwise the 'guilt can tear you apart'. The former Coronation Street star, 44, shared her support to Love Island's Jess Hayes who tragically revealed last week that she had lost her son, named Teddy, at 19 weeks. Support: The former Coronation Street star, 44, shared her support to Love Island's Jess Hayes who tragically revealed last week that she had lost her son, named Teddy, at 19 weeks Devastating: Kym, who lost her son Archie at 21 weeks in 2009, said that she found it 'very hard' to open up about his death at first but as soon as she did, it helped her 'heal' The former Coronation Street star and her ex-husband Jamie Lomas, 45, were left heartbroken when their son Archie passed away at 21 weeks, following a premature birth in February 2009. Awareness: Kym also said that with Jess sharing her story and Meghan Markle also revealing in a recent article for The New York Times that she had lost her second child, women are being 'more open about baby loss' Reflecting on life after Archie, Kym previously explained on Lorraine: 'Archie is still part of the family. Call the Sands Helpline on 0808 164 3332 [email protected] Sad: Love Island 's Jess Hayes announced she and fiancé Dan Lawry had lost their second son, named Teddy, last week at 19 weeks