Natalie Imbruglia has said she is "blessed" to be is expecting her first child with the help of IVF and a sperm donor, adding that she "won't be saying anything more on that publicly".
The 44-year-old singer-songwriter, who scored a massive global hit with the song Torn in 1997, revealed the baby news via her social media accounts on Wednesday, along with the announcement that she has signed a new record deal.
Along with two pictures, one which shows her cradling her baby bump, she wrote: "I'm very happy to announce that I have just signed a record deal with BMG!! What an AMAZING team. I have been busy writing for the past year and a half and can't wait to share these new songs with you all!!!!
"And as you can see from the pic.. there is another announcement... (no I haven't swallowed a watermelon).
"I'm expecting my first child this Autumn. For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I'm blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor - I won't be saying anything more on that publicly."
She added: "I'm so excited about this next adventure... a new album and I'm going to be a mum!"
Imbruglia is well known for her role as Beth Brennan on Neighbours, which she played from 1992 until 1994.
Three years after leaving Ramsay Street, she began a singing career with her successful hit cover of Ednaswap's song Torn.
Her subsequent album, Left of the Middle (1997), sold 7 million copies worldwide.
