EMMERDALE star Paula Lane has revealed she’s having a home birth for her third baby.

The actress – who played Ella Forster in the ITV soap – revealed she was expecting a Christmas baby earlier this year and now she’s shared a sweet snap of her home birthing kit on Instagram.

Earlier this year she announced her pregnancy by posting a picture of her baby scan alongside cards to her two children, Paula wrote: “Some special news to share from us @sirtomshaw.

“Christmas just got a bit more magical. Our baby boy due December 2025.”

Paula is also known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street.

She was flooded with well-wishes from co-stars from both soaps.

Aaron Dingle star Danny Miller wrote: “Congratulations guys!”

While Maria Connor actress Samia Longchambon commented: “Ah congratulations to you all Paula! 💫🩵🫶🏼 Xxx”

Paula has two children, Arthur and Penny, with husband Tom.

The actress recently quit Emmerdale after her stint as child killer Ella came to an end.

The Sun was the first to reveal that Paula Lane would be exiting the soap after her stint as Ella fell rather flat with very little fanfare.

She told her followers: “Hey, all you lovely Emmerdale fans.

“Today is Valentine’s Day and I am actually about to go and finsh shooting my final scene on Emmerdale as Ella.

“By the time you watch this, it’s going to be around April, I think. I just wanted to say I have had a lovely time here.

“I’ve met some wonderful people. And I will really, really cherish the experience.

“I just want to say thank you all for your support, your messages.

“I hope you get to see me on some new dramas in the future. Or on stage. Or wherever life now takes me in my career.

Paula concluded: “Honestly, everything is all positive. There’s no negatives to spin on this.

“She is a brilliant character and, you know, never say never. Who knows?”

“So, lots of love from me. Over and out.”