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Laura Sharman

Heavily-pregnant Radford teen celebrates birthday as she prepares to become a mum

A teenage girl who is part of Britain's biggest family as one of 22 children celebrated her birthday while heavily pregnant with her first child.

Millie Radford celebrated turning 19 as an extra special occasion being the first birthday she has spent as a mum-to-be.

The teen, who is part of Noel and Sue Radford's iconic brood, is due to give birth to her daughter Ophelia in just a few weeks.

Sue, who has 21 other children, marked the event with a loving Instagram post wishing Millie a "brilliant day."

It comes less than six months after the Radford matriarch gave birth to her daughter Heidie, baby number 22, in April.

Mum Sue Radford shared a holiday snap of her daughter Millie wishing her a happy 19th birthday (theradfordfamily/Instagram)

Sue's post racked up 3,400 likes in less than an hour as she shared photos of Millie including one taken with her sisters during a family holiday to Orlando.

She said: "Massive happy birthday to @millieeradford 19 today. Have a brilliant day sweetheart. #BirthdayGirl #19Today.”

Millie, from Morecambe in Lancashire, took to Instagram to thank dozens of fans who left special birthday messages wishing her a "fantastic day."

Sue and Noel Radford (@theradfordfamily/Instagram)
Her hospital bag is packed! (millieeradfordd/Instagram)

One person said: “Happy birthday Millie. Put your feet up and enjoy our special day.”

Another said: "Happy 19th birthday to Millie and good luck."

Little Ophelia was conceived during a six month relationship with an unknown partner.

Millie at her baby shower (theradfordfamily/Instagram)

While Millie and her baby's father have now split up, she appears more than prepared for the arrival of her firstborn child.

Speaking to her 72.8k Instagram followers, she shared a photo sitting in her new nursery surrounded by baby bits with her hand on her bump.

She captioned the post with a checklist, ticking off items such as her pram, car seat, hospital bag and coming home outfit.

The teen broke down in tears last month when her parents gifted her an Egg pram, carry cot and nappy bag.

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