Cara Kilbey is expecting her third child, eight months after suffering an ectopic pregnancy.

Cara Kilbey is pregnant with her third child

Cara Kilbey is pregnant with her third child

The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star - who has daughter Penelope and son Hunter with partner Daniel Harris - has announced she is six months pregnant.

The 34-year-old beauty wrote alongside a mirror selfie of her showing off her bonny bump on Instagram: "6 Months Baby. Baby Harris Due in May."

Last May, Cara revealed she had been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering from an internal bleed as a result of the ectopic pregnancy, which is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb.

She wrote at the time: "I've been quiet on Instagram recently…

"Last month I found out I had an ectopic pregnancy that had ruptured and caused an internal bleed, so was rushed into theatre for an emergency op... (sic)"

Cara revealed her latest stint in the medical facility was due to kidney stones.

She wrote: "Now I'm back again, but this time with kidney stones.

"Think I'm overdue a holiday."

In March 2015, she tragically suffered a miscarriage but fell pregnant with firstborn Penelope later that year.

She said at the time: "I was so nervous up until the 20 week scan. I've been trying to relax and enjoy my pregnancy but there's always been a niggle of worry.

"Now I've got past that point and everything is perfectly healthy, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can start getting excited."

Several of Cara's fellow 'TOWIE' stars have congratulated her.

Lauren Goodger wrote: "Congratulations babe."

Ferne McCann said: "Oh wow darling congratulations you look amazing."

And Danielle Lloyd added: "Babe you look amazing your so tiny congratulations xxxx."