It is reported that 'EastEnders' star Laurie Brett is expecting her first child.
The News of the World reports that the actress, who plays Jane Beale, is due to give birth in the early summer.
A source said: "Laurie's over the moon. Many of her plotlines centre on Jane's desire for kids. But after she [Jane] was shot in the stomach by hubby Ian's stepson Steven that won't happen naturally.
"It's going to be tricky for producers to hide Laurie's bump. We'll no doubt see her hiding behind carefully placed piles of cakes and sandwiches in the café for the next few months!"