Morning Live presenter Michelle Ackerley has joyfully revealed the gender of her "miracle" baby. Last month, while on air, she delighted viewers with the news that she was expecting her first child. Now at 40, Michelle has shared that she and her husband Ben Ryan are looking forward to welcoming a baby girl this coming October. The couple has affectionately referred to their unborn daughter as a "miracle". Michelle has previously been candid about her challenges with fertility and her diagnosis of endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside it, leading to inflammation, pain, and potential fertility issues, reports the Mirror . In an interview with Hello!, Michelle expressed her excitement: "I'm expecting a little girl in October and it feels very special. When I found out I was pregnant, I told my husband, and he said this is a baby miracle." Addressing her endometriosis and fertility journey, Michelle took to Instagram to share her personal story: "I can't believe it's nearly been a year since getting married and I honestly didn't think 12months on that I'd be writing a post sharing that I'm pregnant.... "I know this kind of news can be difficult to read for some so I understand if you would rather scroll past on this. I wanted to share though as my journey with endometriosis and infertility is something I finally felt confident to start speaking about more openly last year - realising how many other women were going through similar experiences. "Feeling part of a community - especially when it comes to women's health can really make a difference. Even at the very start of this year I was gearing up for yet another endo procedure and trying to come to terms with the mental and physical impact they can have. "It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The news of falling pregnant really came as a massive surprise to both of us. We still can't quite believe it. "And so in October, the start of a new chapter begins for @benryan7s and I, albeit with nervous and cautious excitement." Despite their 13-year age difference, Ben and Michelle had been together for several years before becoming engaged in 2023. The couple exchanged vows in 2024, with Michelle looking radiant in a silky halter-neck gown. Ben is renowned as a former rugby player and coach of the Fiji National rugby team, leading them to gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Michelle has steadily gained recognition through her successful television career. Her most recent roles include presenting Morning Live, along with previous stints on The One Show, World's Strongest Man and Watchdog. You can catch up on Morning Live on BBC iPlayer