MAFS stars Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli announce they’re expecting their second child – as  reality star hints she is again battling severe morning sickness that left her hospitalised

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Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli are expanding their family.

The popular couple from Married At First Sight, already parents to two-year-old Lucius, revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that they are expecting another child.

Martha, 37, posted a short video of her toddler son planting a kiss on her growing bump. 

The former reality star, who experienced extreme morning sickness during her first pregnancy, suggested in a recent post that she isn’t feeling well again.

She shared a video and wrote that she’s currently resting after being pregnant, and is looking forward to returning with new projects soon, hoping everything goes as planned.

There were congratulations – and commiserations – for Martha in her comments section. 

Renée Bargh, a friend of Martha’s, shared supportive messages, saying, ‘Sending you all the love! Being pregnant while also caring for a toddler is incredibly challenging, and dealing with severe morning sickness on top of that is really tough…’

Model Elyse Knowles chimed in: ‘Hope you’re feeling okay love.’

One fan shared their sympathy, saying they couldn’t imagine how difficult this must be. A close friend experienced severe morning sickness with both of her pregnancies, and it was especially tough the second time around, particularly because she already had a young child.

People offered their congratulations, with one writing, ‘Congrats to all three of you! Hoping things get better soon,’ and another saying, ‘Congratulations! So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well again.’

Oh my gosh, I was SO worried about Martha last year! She had such a tough pregnancy with little Lucius – I read she was dealing with this awful thing called hyperemesis gravidarum, which is way more than just morning sickness. It got so bad she actually had to go to the hospital! I was seriously sending her all my positive vibes, and I’m so glad she and Lucius are doing okay now.

Oh my gosh, it was just awful. Michael told me Martha had been practically bedridden for almost ten weeks! She was just… completely wiped out. He said she couldn’t even keep down water, and was constantly sick, tossing and turning, exhausted, and a nervous wreck. She couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat… it breaks my heart just thinking about it. She was just completely unable to function, poor thing.

Martha disappeared from social media for several months while pregnant because she was severely sick with hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that causes extreme nausea and vomiting.

Martha explained that she was terribly ill and couldn’t keep any food or liquids down. She was so weak that some days she didn’t even have the energy to get up and use the bathroom, and she lost ten kilograms in just five weeks.

‘We have been in and out of the emergency room and hospital,’ she added. 

Martha recently stepped away from social media, and her fans quickly guessed the reason: she’s pregnant with her second child.

The couple first met on MAFS in 2019 and got engaged two years later, but are yet to marry. 

This comes after Michael has been openly sharing personal updates, including a heartfelt video about the challenges he and Martha have faced as parents and under pressure.

The trainer shared that being a dad is wonderful, but the last couple of years have been tough.

He admitted it sounds like a familiar story, but he looked in the mirror today and hardly knew the person staring back.

It’s not that I’m unwell, but I’ve realized I’m not in the right place – either with my body or my mind.

He admitted he’s been focused solely on getting through each day, putting his own well-being last to take care of his family.

Honestly, I’ve been in a bit of a slump lately. My gym bag is gathering dust, the healthy food I bought is still sitting in the fridge, and I haven’t even been hitting my daily step goal in ages. It’s a sign I need to refocus and get back on track with my wellness routine – and I know a lot of you can probably relate!

‘It’s like I’m physically here, but in a thousand other places mentally.’

Despite the challenges, Michael emphasised that fatherhood remains his proudest achievement.

‘Being a dad is a massive part of my purpose,’ he added. 

You know, life gets so loud, doesn’t it? Between the daily pressures, feeling constantly tired, and that inner critic… I realized I’d lost touch with who I was beyond just surviving. I’d stopped nurturing the things that made me, me.

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2025-10-22 13:11