Broadcaster Laura Woods has shared a heartfelt tribute to her boyfriend, Adam Collard, crediting him as her steadfast support and for helping her maintain confidence during and after her pregnancy.
The couple, who publicly announced their relationship in October 2023, welcomed their first child, their son Leo, into the world this past January.
Laura Woods and Adam Collard welcomed their first child in January. Credit: INSTAGRAM@ADAMCOLLARDWoods returned to screens after taking only 13 weeks of maternity leave. Credit: TNT SPORTSWoods credited Collard for being her steadfast support since giving birth. Credit: INSTAGRAM@LAURAWOODSY
Adjusting to the demands of new motherhood while managing a demanding career has, at times, been challenging for Woods.
However, Collard seems to have significantly eased this transition for the TNT Sports presenter. She praised the former Love Island star warmly on her Instagram stories.
In a series of posts that included videos of Collard and their son Leo, she wrote:
“I don`t always praise him publicly because he already knows how I feel about him.”
“But just for a moment, I want to express how incredibly proud I am of him.”
“And how my heart swells watching him be a dad to Leo and seeing how exceptionally good he is at it.”
Woods also publicly acknowledged her appreciation for Collard, who works as a personal trainer, for supporting her in maintaining body confidence throughout her pregnancy and in the period since giving birth.
Sharing a picture of herself in the gym from before she became pregnant, she added:
“And how much he`s helped me transition from my pre-pregnancy self… through nine months of pregnancy and the postnatal period, to reach a place that feels much more like `me`.”
Laura Woods praised Adam Collard for supporting her body confidence since becoming pregnant. Credit: INSTAGRAM@LAURAWOODSYWoods says she is now starting to feel “much more like” her former self. Credit: INSTAGRAM@LAURAWOODSY
“…gently, with immense love and support, and by always making me and my body feel just as attractive as the day we first met.”
Woods returned to television screens in late April, covering the first leg of the Champions League semi-final tie between Inter Milan and Barcelona.
Video caption: Laura Woods` partner Adam Collard guided her through pregnancy workouts; the TNT Sports host joked she was “fighting for her life.”
And Collard was beaming with pride for Woods returning to work after taking just over three months of maternity leave.
He proudly shared a picture of Woods in action, taken from his hospital bed where he was recovering after back surgery.
He wrote:
“Now watching my girl from bed on her first day back.”
“So proud of her getting back into it after only 13 weeks.”
“And I honestly can`t say enough how much she`s been my rock throughout this whole injury, the recovery process, and the last six months overall.”
