In a warm and deeply personal interview on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, Dr. Emily MacDonagh — wife of singer and television personality Peter Andre — confirmed that the couple has officially closed the chapter on expanding their family. The 34-year-old NHS doctor and mum of three opened up about how her most recent pregnancy marked a beautiful, emotional conclusion to their parenting journey.
Emily and Peter, who tied the knot in 2015, share three children together: Amelia (known affectionately as Millie), Theo, and their newest arrival, baby Arabella, born earlier this year. Emily is also a proud and dedicated stepmother to Peter’s two older children, Junior and Princess, from his previous marriage to model and TV star Katie Price.
While speculation had lingered for years about whether the couple would welcome more children, Emily set the record straight with heartfelt honesty.
“It’s absolutely cemented now,” she said with a smile. “We always said this would be the last. We don’t have any more bedrooms — and the car’s full!”
She added with lighthearted humor, “We even downsized the car recently because Junior and Princess can drive now, so we don’t need a seven-seater anymore. It just feels like the right time to enjoy the family we have.”
“This Is the Family We Dreamed Of”
Throughout the interview, Emily reflected on the joy and fullness that motherhood has brought her. Despite her demanding career as a medical professional, she has embraced each phase of parenting with grace and gratitude.
“It’s been such a beautiful journey,” she shared. “Raising three little ones and watching the older two grow into such lovely young people — I genuinely feel like this is the family we dreamed of. There’s so much love and laughter in our home.”
She also revealed that part of the reason the transition to a five-child household has been so smooth is due to the age gaps between the siblings.
“They’re not in competition,” she explained. “The older two are busy with their own lives, but when they see the little ones, it’s all hugs and love. They’ve been amazing with the babies — truly like second parents sometimes!”
A Beautiful Bond with Her Stepchildren
Though not their biological mother, Emily has long been praised by fans for the respectful, loving relationship she maintains with Junior and Princess. She spoke candidly about how that dynamic evolved naturally over the years.
“I always feel so lucky that they accepted me,” Emily said. “When I first met them, they were young, and I made sure to never try to ‘replace’ their mum. I see myself as more of a supportive adult in their life — kind of like a big sister, someone they can come to for advice or a chat.”
She admitted that navigating blended families can be tricky, but she and Peter have always prioritized open communication and mutual respect.
“I treat all the kids the same,” she said with a smile. “I’m pretty strict across the board — they all get told off equally!”
Emily emphasized how having shared children helped solidify the family bond. “When Millie and Theo came along, and then Arabella, it gave us all a new connection. It made us feel even more like a team — one big, loving unit.”
A Decision Made with Love
The decision to stop having children wasn’t made lightly. Emily acknowledged that while it can be emotional to know that a chapter is closing, it also comes with a sense of peace and fulfillment.
“Arabella really is the cherry on top,” she said. “I look at our kids now and feel so proud and content. Yes, it’s bittersweet to say ‘this is it’ — but also, it’s exciting. Now we get to watch them all grow, and we get to grow with them.”
As a working mum and advocate for women’s health, Emily has spoken in the past about the pressures women face to “bounce back” after pregnancy or maintain certain public standards. But her current outlook is all about embracing real life, real bodies, and real moments.
“Motherhood changes you — emotionally, physically, everything. But I’ve never felt more myself than I do now,” she said.
Peter Andre, too, has echoed similar sentiments in previous interviews, saying he feels “blessed” by the life they’ve built together and has praised Emily’s calm strength and grounded perspective.
Looking Ahead
Now that the baby years are behind them, Emily says she and Peter are looking forward to the next phase of parenthood — guiding their children through the teenage years and eventually adulthood.
“We’re moving into a different season of life,” she said. “It’s not about nappies and sleepless nights anymore — it’s about school runs, homework, teenage dramas, and family dinners. And I love it just as much.”
As for what’s next, Emily plans to continue balancing her medical career with family life, all while cherishing the small, everyday joys that come with being a mum.
“Our life is full — not just in terms of people, but in love. And that’s more than enough for me.”
Dr. Emily MacDonagh’s candid reflections serve as a beautiful reminder that family comes in all forms — and that sometimes, knowing when to stop is part of the wisdom that comes with love. As she and Peter Andre move forward, it’s clear that their family story, though complete in numbers, is only just beginning in so many wonderful ways.