Saturdays' Una Healy, Ben Foden expecting baby

Una Healy and Ben Foden are expecting their first child together.

The Saturdays singer, who has been going out with the England rugby star since the end of 2008, will be three months' pregnant next week, reports The Mirror.

"I'm really happy," she said. "It was totally unexpected, but me and Ben are really excited."

Healy broke the news to her family in County Tipperary, Ireland on Wednesday, while Foden celebrated with his England rugby teammates in New Zealand, where they are currently competing in the World Cup.

Healy, who does not know the sex of her child, is now believed to have called off plans to visit Foden in New Zealand on his birthday next month, in order to avoid the long-haul flight.

The Saturdays added: "We're so excited for Una! We can't wait to have a sixth Saturday. Ben and Una are going to be fab parents!"

A source claimed that Healy will continue to honour her commitments with the 'All Fired Up' band "right up until she's fit to burst". The Saturdays are due to release their third studio album in November and embark on a UK arena tour the following month.

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