How is Joe Thompson’s widow pregnant?

Widow of Joe Thompson says she’s 26 weeks pregnant

On the anniversary of footballer Joe Thompson’s death, his widow revealed she is currently pregnant with his baby.

She said she is 26 weeks pregnant and that the pregnancy is being carried via a frozen embryo and IVF. The timing and method are framed around continuing his legacy after his death: the couple’s embryo was preserved, and the pregnancy is now underway using assisted reproduction.

The reason it’s been getting attention is that it combines two high-interest storylines—public grief tied to a known sports figure and the use of advanced fertility treatment to start a family after a partner has passed away. For many readers, the approach also raises practical questions about IVF timelines and embryo storage, but the details in the provided story set are limited to the pregnancy stage and the fact that a frozen embryo is involved.

While the disclosure marks a significant personal milestone, the coverage also emphasizes the emotional weight of the timing: it was shared on the anniversary of his death, making the announcement both a family update and a remembrance moment.

No additional specifics were provided here about the embryo storage duration, the clinic, or the exact circumstances of the IVF cycle beyond the frozen-embryo method and the current gestational age.