When preparing for their long-awaited honeymoon abroad, Black Ferns star Chelsea Semple and her hubby, professional rugby coach James, were optimistic about the contents of their suitcase, packing a stash of pregnancy tests just in case.
A year earlier, the footy-mad couple – who had long dreamed of starting a family – embarked on a series of fertility tests, only to be told by doctors they’d likely struggle to conceive.
“I’ve been in high performance sport for over 12 years, which had put a lot of physical strain on my body and, on top of that, I’d had issues with my ovaries in the past, so James and I were proactive about getting tested, knowing