Amy Walsh has admitted she 'doesn't know when' she'll be returning to Emmerdale after giving birth to her daughter.
The ITV soap actress, who plays Tracy Metcalfe, recently welcomed a baby girl with her EastEnders partner Toby-Alexander Smith.
She appeared on Loose Women on Friday to discuss her new life as a mother as well as when she'll be returning.
Although she has confirmed that Tracy will be back, she isn't sure of the specific dates.
"Oh, yeah. I mean, God knows when. I don't know. I've got to figure it out logistically because obviously... [gestures towards baby]"
Amy left the series last year. Her character exited the village for a new job in Nottingham.
It was after she discovered her boyfriend Nate Robinson had slept with Fiona Murphy.
There have also been reports that her real-life partner Toby could be joining Emmerdale as her new love interest.
The reports are only speculation.
Amy and Toby also discussed their life as parents during their appearance on the panel show.
She shared that the birthing process was a difficult one for her due to some complications.
The soap actress explained: "Yeah, it was tough. It wasn't easy at all. I kind of prepared myself for the worst but it was worse than the worst.
"I had to be induced for various reasons and risk of infection which obviously just catapults you doesn't it. The contractions were going fast but I wasn't dilating.
"It was just really hard to get her out at the end and various other complications. I had an epidural because of the induction but that came out so I had to have another one reinstated mid worst part of your contractions."
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Meanwhile, Amy and Toby confirmed the arrival of Bonnie to OK! earlier this year, saying: "Well…it’s been a busy week! Hope you all had a good one. HAPPY NEW YEAR from the three of us."
Amy, who is the sister of Girls Aloud star Kimberley, said in November that she felt like she was "made" to give birth.
She said: "I feel weirdly excited about it.
"I’m sure everyone who’s been through it reading this will laugh but it’s something I’ve always wanted to experience."
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