Emma, 31, is three months pregnant and says she and Jade, 27, are absolutely
delighted they are becoming parents.
The blonde star, better known as Baby Spice, said today (26.01.07): "We are
so happy, it's unbelievable news! What a great start to the New Year! We're
really looking forward to having a family together and to the rest of our
lives.
"I guess I will be handing over the 'Baby' tag now to a deserving new little
owner!"
Emma had her first antenatal scan this week and the baby is due this summer.
The pop star previously admitted she was terrified she wouldn't be able to
conceive because of medical problems.
In 2000, Emma had to have pre-cancerous cells removed from her cervix.
Shortly after, she discovered she had endometriosis, a condition which
causes the lining of the womb to come away making it difficult for the
sufferer to fall pregnant.
Emma's happy news means that Mel C is now the only former Spice Girl not to
have been pregnant.