Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Coronation Street has revealed the aftermath of Lauren Bolton's shock collapse.
The character recently returned to Weatherfield after going missing, and is currently living in attacker Joel Deering's flat while also carrying his baby.
However, scenes airing later this week will see Lauren suffer a collapse after experiencing stomach pains, worrying she may be heading into early labour.
Following on from this, scenes set to air next Monday (August 5) and Friday (August 9) will see Lauren in hospital, where she has given birth to Joel's baby prematurely.
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She is left terrified as she waits for updates while her son lies in an incubator – will he survive?
Lauren is paid a visit by DS Swain at the hospital, who is determined to ask her some questions, though will the officer get to the truth?
Later on in the week, Lauren is visited by an emotional Max, who insists on taking her out for lunch.
Will Lauren's friends provide the support she needs during this tough time?
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Opening up about Lauren's collapse scenes recently, actor Cait Fitton explained: "Lauren is terrified. She has no idea what's happening. She's never been through this before like any soon-to-be parent.
"It is terrifying for her, especially because she's on her own when this happens, and it’s so early. This is not the way it’s meant to be."
Speaking about Joel, she added: "Lauren is stuck between a rock and a hard place. She hasn't got the financial stability to move to Ireland herself, so the only way she will get her wish is if she keeps herself quiet about what Joel did."
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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