Stephanie Davis hasn't had an easy pregnancy - she and ex-boyfriend Jeremy McConnell, who is the apparent father of her unborn child, split up, she was accused of faking her pregnancy, and she has received a tremendous amount of hate.

But after the mum-to-be revealed her bump to the world on the cover of a magazine she finally put those haters to shame. Although, even before Steph revealed she was pregnant she received a lot of backlash from the public.

The former Hollyoaks actress appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in January and caused a lot of controversy when she started seeing her housemate Jeremy McConnell while she had a boyfriend Sam Reece outside of the house.

After she came runner up in the Channel 5 show she broke up with Sam and started officially dating Jeremy. The pair broke up and made up plenty of times following cheating allegations but no one was prepared back in May when Steph claimed that Jeremy got her pregnant.

READ: Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell – a timeline of their beautiful love story

Que Steph’s baby bump drama… and here's everything we know about her pregnancy so far, with a gallery of beautiful baby bump pictures to browse below...

**May 16 ** - Steph claims Jeremy McConnell got her pregnant.

Back in May Steph wrote a comment on a photo of Jeremy which read: "Yeah loved him unconditionally, after a week of hell and late phone calls and pain he's caused I still kept my phone so I could help him.

"Find out I'm pregnant and he says he doesn't love me anymore and blocked.

"Heartbroken. Pain I can't understand or deal with is what I'm going through now. Utter heart break.

"He never wanted a smaller in a broken home ... He won't be there only for the baby ... Not me.

"I'm@ledt with motoring/empty depair and truly empty [sic].

"Pain I could never describe."

However, the comment was then deleted and everyone didn't know what to believe.

May 26 – Stephanie Davis urges Jeremy McConnell to go to rehab

In May Steph hinted at her pregnancy again when she took to Twitter and explained how much stress she had been put under because of Jeremy.

She wrote: "I think it's disgusting that Jeremy hasn't turned up to scans and is constantly drunk and partying, the stress he has had me under I've already been in hospital once with pains and stress.

"I don't hate the lad I feel very VERY sorry for him the fact no [sic] one is getting him the help he needs.

"Management should have him in rehab and sorting his life out so he can then be there for his child before he dies.

"I wouldn't mind but don't WANT to get someone pregnant and have a family… To not be there. I'm happy doing it along."

She continued: "Off for a chilled week away with bump been doing this since his act from Big Brother was over after sleeping with what… 9 girls now?

"Boy need help. Sort it out and be a dad. Bye for now, Steph"

However, Jeremy then hit back and spoke about their relationship on Twitter and wrote: "Was gonna stay quiet about the whole thing and just let it come out normally, first of all I'd like to let people know I'm perfectly healthy mind and body, and have took the break up privately, but when me and my family are effected by what I'd call a person with no shame, she is slandering me and trying portray [sic] me in a certain light for a reason, to make me look like a terrible lad, people can choose to believe it or not I do not care.

"For months she was seeing Sam behind my back and now in Ibiza together. It will all unfold in time.

"People don't know what I put up with in that relationship I was never perfect put please don't believe 90 percent of what she says, I've messed up but I'd never be as evil.

"This will be my last message about her #bookclosed"

Jeremy denied being the baby's father, on Twitter he wrote: "She's not pregnant with my child come on."

May 31 - Stephanie Davis' friend thinks the actress is crying out for help

Back in May Steph's friend Jay Camilleri told Closer magazine: "Steph isn't just this emotional wreck, she's a good girl and she's a lot of fun.

"But she needs to take a few steps back and re-evaluate where this is going because it's not cool to be having a break down every couple of days.

"I think it's a public cry for help."

June 3 – Jeremy McConnell denies being the father of Steph's baby

Jeremy denied again that Steph was carrying his baby, he told Ireland's TV Now Magazine: "I'm not going to be a dad. If she is pregnant, it’s not mine."

**June 7 ** - Stephanie Davis tells Closer magazine that she's doing the pregnancy alone

Steph revealed to Closer magazine that she's getting her life back on track, she said: "I'm going ahead with the pregnancy on my own and I'm happy raising this baby alone.

"Jeremy is a k--bhead who didn't come to the scan, but I'm moving forward."

Good on you Steph!

June 19 – Steph Davis has proof of her pregnancy

Steph tweeted about having a baby scan, on Twitter she wrote: "My baby healthy [sic], little heart pumping and beating, and wriggling away!! Feet kicking tap dancing hypo baby can't describe that feeling."

"Either gonna be a dancer like me the way them feet were going, or the next top footballer ha smile from ear to ear!!!!"

But the undeniable proof was when Steph's former co-worker Kelly-Marie Steward (who played Hayley Ramsey in Hollyoaks) revealed how emotional Steph's baby scan picture was: "Over the moon for u @Stephdavis77 your scan pic had me in tears love you lots this baby will be the making of u X"

June 21 – Steph sparked concern on social media after she shared a photo of a baby heart monitor.

In June Steph posted a photo of her own pre-natal heart listening device along with the caption: "Can't wait to give this a whirl! Heart beat monitor unreal! Madness xx"

But fans warned Steph not to use the device as they can be unreliable.

June 27 – The mum-to-be was slammed by fans for 'drinking alcohol while pregnant'.

Amid speculations that Steph wasn't pregnant she was then pictured drinking alcohol from a pint glass while pregnant.

At the time Steph tweeted: "Fresh orange and a nice day #sun #beergarden #happy X"

And although people questioned whether she was actually drinking orange juice a spokesperson for the Celebrity Big Brother star told The Mirror:

"What these cleverly timed pictures fail to show is Stephanie was drinking Diet Coke before and after having a sip of her friend's Shandy – if you look closely you can see that she has that drink next to her.

"Given she was in the pub for over two hours drinking soft drinks clearly the paparazzi agency supplying these images have failed to send any of those shots and have made a story and a sale out of this moment which was only seconds of her time spent there."

July 11th - Steph finally revealed the bump on Twitter.

In July Steph FINALLY shut down those online trolls who questioned whether she's actually pregnant after she posted a photo of herself and her baby bump.

She uploaded the picture along with the caption: "You can all get my OK reveal tomorrow. X"

July 14th – Steph tweeted that her baby is very hyper.

Steph kept her fans up to date on her baby and she tweeted: "Just amazing! Hypo baby flipping over and over! Further on than I thought too. So happy I love you baby xxxx aghh mummy"

She also revealed that her baby has the 'biggest pout'. Takes after her mum then?

She wrote on Twitter: "Can't wait to post my next scan soon! My baby had the biggest pout and pointing it's finger haha made up! So lucky xx"

July 15th – Steph goes book shopping for her baby

The former Hollyoaks star tweeted: "Baby books bought, little shopping trip, now lunch, meeting and house hunting later #perfect"

July 17th – Stephanie Davis speaks about how her baby bump was growing

The mum-to-be revealed that the baby bump is growing forward not outwards: "My bump is growing more forward than out… Hmm! Too excited I just want to find out already I'm so impatient! #next week"

July 19th - Katie Price gives Steph advice on her relationship with Jeremy.

After Steph became close friends with Katie during her previous appearance on Loose Women a source revealed to Closer magazine that Katie's been giving her advice: "Katie has been very vocal to Steph warning her not to goad Jeremy as he has the potential to destroy her with revelations about her and their relationship.

"Katie has always ended up regretting it when she’s slated her exes publicly and has warned Steph that she’s playing a dangerous game."

On July 19 Steph appeared on the ITV show making her first TV appearance since revealing her bump to the world.

July 21st – Steph reveals she booked her gender scan

Steph revealed to her Twitter followers that she booked her scan which will reveal whether she's having a baby boy or girl: "Gender scan booked ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I can't waittt!! Not too long now boy or girl eek! Can't believe I'm actually gonna find out"

July 25th - Stephanie Davis views the house she wants to move into

Steph posted a picture of herself and a long caption which read: "Well… Think me and my baba have found our first home… Back tomorrow with things to sort… Fingers crossed!

"Really excited and nervous hehe… Sometimes things in life don't plan out how you wanted but everything happens for a reason! Can't wait to start my new adventures with me and my baby… My small, but perfect little family.

"What a lovely day! Smiling from ear to ear! Andddd to top it off… just over a week to find out if I'm having a BEAUTIFUL little baby girl or baby boy… Can't wait to paint the baby's room and get it all perfect for when he/she arrives! Feel like crying with happiness! Mummy can't wait to meet you my little one xx We're going to be just fine"

July 26 - Stephanie Davis: 'I can't handle Jeremy being with other women'

Even though Steph and Jeremy had split a source told Closer magazine: "She's been sending him increasingly upset messages begging him to support her, but if he does reply, it’s to tell her to leave him alone.

"Steph’s family are concerned about how worked up she is and are begging her to calm down for the sake of the baby."

July 27th – Stephani Davis buys her new home

The CBB runner announced on Twitter that she bought a house for her little family. She posted a photo of herself and wrote: "The house is OFFICIALLY OFF THE MARKET, and I am OFFICIALLY A HOME OWNER!!!!!!! New chapter… I can't wait"

July 28th – Stephanie Davis asks for recommendations for a pregnancy yoga class

The reality star asked her Twitter followers to help her find a pregnancy yoga class, on the social media site she wrote: "Still can't believe I own a house WHAT!! Think of starting pregnancy yoga soon… Anyone been or any recommendations? Lots of love"

July 30th - Stephanie Davis reveals that her baby can recognise her voice

The actress tweeted: "My baby can now hear my voice & music through my belly now. Starting 2 play music to him/her from now on to create babas lil character"

"And talk to her because she will recognise her mummy's voice!! Time to tell some rubbish jokes and play some old classic music. Momma loves U"

July 31st – Stephanie Davis' pregnancy hormones got the better of her

Bless her.

At first she took to twitter to announce how she felt after her baby moved in her belly: "Emotional today, felt flutters in my belly a lot for the first time, I can't believe it, this is the most amazing thing, so emotional."

She then revealed that she cried over bacon:

"So today was a rubbish day… I cried over bacon… Yes hormones are everywhere! My friends found it funny but I was inconsolable ha.

"It wasn't just about the bacon but the bacon was the tipping point lol! Laughing at it now and had a lovely spray tan so feeling good.

"Just really REALLY wanted some1 to make me a cuppa, rub my feet and eat bacon… There was no bacon and none of the above haha! All gd [sic] now"

August 1st – Stephanie Davis told her Twitter followers about her morning sickness

The actress turned reality star tweeted: "Just threw up everywhere outside the train station… Embarrassing sickness you clearly haven't buffered off! When will you go! #draining!"

"Just held a queue up in the only toilet on the platform… This journey is going to be fun… honestly can't wait for this sickness to stop!"

August 5 – Steph reveals she can't sleep on her belly

She tweeted: "Cannot sleep on my belly anymore!!!!! Side only"

August 8 – Steph revealed the gender of her baby

Steph appeared on the cover of OK! magazine where she revealed she's expecting a baby boy. She told the publication: "The whole thing has made it a bit more real for me.

"You know you're pregnant but it's definitely a moment of realisation. I know I'm going to have a little boy in my life forever. It's just made to think this is it."

August 9 – Steph finished decorating her baby's room

Steph kept her fans up to date on Twitter where she revealed she had finished sorting out her son room. She tweeted: "Had SO much to sort recently and get ready, don't know how I've done it!! But I have… then when home [sic] after trip… Time for me and my beautiful price to move into our new home.

"Start getting it homily [sic] and everything moved in. His room painted and decorated for his arrival"

August 15th - Steph shares sweet video of her unborn baby's heartbeat

Steph posted an adorable video which had a recording of her baby's heartbeat, she wrote alongside the video: "My prince's heart beat in a teddy bear. Love listening to this before we go to sleep. Sweet dreams everyone."

September 5 – Steph shows her baby kicking

Steph uploaded the cutest video of her baby kicking in her belly on Instagram. She wrote alongside the video: " Don't even care how hairy my belly looks, I'm loving feeling little kicks tonight in bed, always when it's time to sleep.

"Least it's little kicks tonight and he's not proper welling me and doing full turns because they make my stomach go and I could be sick lol!

"I love my boy so much I can't tell you! Always when I start talking to him every night... It's like he's letting me know... Mummy I can here you xxxx just priceless perfect Saturday."

September 15th - Steph reveals her C-section fears

In September Steph revealed she was worried she might have to get a C-section because her bump was really big. She wrote in her OK! magazine column: "My bump is really big for my size and my hips are small too so they need to keep a close eye on him.

"Having a C-section is something I dread because I want to be straight up and active with my baby when he gets here and I know there's a long recovery period after the operation."

October 6th - Stephanie Davis reveals her baby's last name

In October Steph opened up on her baby's names and what her sons surname would be, she wrote on her OK! blog: "I’ve officially decided on my son's name! The first name is going to stay as the one that means the most to me.

"The middle name I want to be something for myself, something I've picked for him on my own – it's a bit different and quirky.

"Everyone loves the first name, however, when he arrives there's a chance I could switch his first and middle name around but either way, I've finally decided.

"I'm really proud to be able to give him my family name too. My family have been amazing and done everything for me and my little boy, so I wouldn't have it any other way.

"It was a hard challenge but for a while now I've been calling him by this name. It's kind of stuck and I can't imagine calling him anything else now.

"I can't believe I have this little life in me – it takes my breath away."

October 11 – Stephanie Davis posts a picture of her baby scan

The actress posted a photo of her baby scan picture and wrote: "Old photo... How different to what he will be now even though he's so cute and a proper baby there.

"Growth scan is so soon! Can't wait to see his little face again. Then I can't wait to hold him in my arms Times flying but loving every minute of carrying him and feeling him play is honestly... amazing words can't describe how incredible it is!

"I've grown up so much, 23 is a lovely age, I've my house, baby , priorities and absolutely LOVE being a mummy! My baby's made my dreams come true, I'm so lucky to have him and to love him and have this extra special bond with him every day. Count my little best mate, my boy, happy."

October 18 – Stephanie Davis: "I can give our son the life Jez never had"

Even though Steph previously revealed she's raising her baby along she then admitted: "I used to send him scan photos but he doesn’t care and he never has. It’s just me and my son now. I never thought he’d be that type of guy.

"I can give our son the life Jez never had and hope that he’ll be a better person. It’s easier to let go of Jeremy because I’ve still got part of him with me in our son.

"It’s heart-breaking because I feel like I’ve let my baby down because I couldn’t give him both parents."

October 20 - Steph Davis reveals her hair loss due to stress

Steph admitted in her blog that due to the stress she was put under her hair began to fall out: "When I was ‘blonde Steph’, my hair snapped a lot and it also started to fall out with all the stress I was under. I also came up in blotches on my skin.

"If I touched it, it would just come out in my hands and I was told it was all the pressure I was under.

"I had a cry about it quite often because I didn’t feel like myself. It makes you feel womanly in a sense."

However, Jeremy hit back at Steph's claims and wrote on Instagram: "Aw stop I'm in knots, not cause you dye it white blonde from dark brown, any time I see an attention seeking article that makes me laugh I'm posting it."

He later deleted the post.

October 25 - Stephanie Davis: ‘My baby has helped me find Mr Right’

A source told Closer magazine that being pregnant helped the actress find her boyfriend, they said: "Steph jokes to her family that the pregnancy helped her find love. Her boyfriend has seen the best side of her rather than the wild Stephanie she used to be."

November 7 – Stephanie Davis hospitalised following mystery illness

When Steph became absent on social media her fans began to wonder whether the star had given birth however her rep denied the rumours and instead revealed she had been in hospital: " "Stephanie has been in hospital since Wednesday 2nd November due to an illness and is currently undergoing further tests.

"We would like to confirm that Stephanie has not given birth and her unborn baby boy is doing well," they told OK! Online.

November 22 - Stephanie Davis baby shower

In November Steph had her baby shower which was attended by close friends and family. She admitted it was an emotional day: "At one point I had to leave the room because I was crying so much.

"It meant so much to have all the friends and family who have supported me in one room together. I felt very lucky," she told OK! magazine.

November 27 - Stephanie Davis see her baby during 4D scan

During Steph's Loose Women appearance she confirmed she's well and healthy following her mystery illness and showed everyone footage on her visit to the hospital where she had her baby's 4D scan.

She attended the appointment with her mum and it's safe to say it was emotional.

December 1 - Stephanie Davis wants to film her child's birth

Steph revealed in her blog that she plans to film her sons birth to relive the moment forever, although she joked: "I think my mum will be too excited to concentrate on filming though!"

N'aww.

December 15 - Stephanie Davis' hospital dash

Steph revealed she visited the hospital after noticing her baby was less active, luckily everything was fine she confessed: "It was such a relief to hear he was totally fine – he even started to kick and play as soon as they started to watch him!

"They've bought my growth scan forward too so we can get a better idea of how he is in there as he's usually such an active baby," she said in her OK! blog.

December 30 – Fans wonder if Steph has given birth

After noticing that Steph had been absent on social media fans were sent into a frenzy and left wondering whether she had given birth earlier than her due date. However a friend of Steph's told the Mirror Online: "Someone close to Steph is leaking false and hurtful stories which, at this stage of her pregnancy, Steph is finding it hard to cope with – so she has come off social media for the time being."

January 12 – Jeremy McConnell jets to Thailand

While Steph was preparing to give birth to her little one Jeremy flew out to Thailand for a "well deserved break" according to his friend. Jez's representatives insisted he would fly back to the UK if Steph needed him. They told the Mirror Online: "Jeremy is currently in Thailand enjoying a short holiday with friends, which has been booked for some time.

"He has an open return ticket should he need to return to the UK before the end of his trip."

Meanwhile a source close to Steph admitted they're not surprised at Jeremy's action: "It's typical that Jeremy has swanned away from his responsibility as he has done throughout this pregnancy.

"You couldn't write it. Steph is not bothered in the slightest. She has all her friends and family around her so she's very content as she is waiting for the big day to come."

January 13 – Steph gives birth to her little boy

On January 13 Stephanie Davis welcomed her baby boy into the world. The actress also shared a photo of his tiny hands and captioned the photo on Twitter: "The day my world became complete. I've been overwhelmed and so in love with you. Words could never describe. Thank you for all your support!"

January 14 – Jeremy tweets after Steph gives birth

The day after Steph gave birth the Irish model tweeted: "I am delighted that Steph has safely had the baby, of course if he is my son I will absolutely step up and do what I can to support him."

January 17 – Jeremy McConnell reveals he wants a paternity test

A few days after the birth of Steph's baby a source told the Mirror that Jez is eager to have a paternity test. They told the publication: "Yes he is looking to arrange this ASAP, but this is time dependent on Steph."

On January 17 Steph left the hospital and took her little one home. She posted a photo on Twitter and wrote: "We did it little one… By far my favourite chapter yet…"

January 20 – Steph posts a video of the day her contractions started

It was only hours before Steph's contractions started and she was having a little dance in her living room. She posted an adorable video on Instagram and wrote: "Just found this didn't even see this. The day my contractions started. Was dancing about the living room to bring him along, knackered and read to pop hehe I look mahhooosive.

"Now he's here and one week old today!! His umbilical cord fell off and he's had a big wee on mummy."

Aww. You better get used to it Steph!

January 24 – Is Scotty T Steph's baby father?

After Steph gave birth to her little one everyone was eager for a paternity test to be taken to unveil whether Jeremy is the father. However, Ex on the Beach star Josh Ritchie hinted that he could be the father. During Dan Wootton's Facebook Live video he said: "I have spoken to Steph. I slept with Steph a year ago.

"I'm worried – she could turn up on my doorstep with the baby any time soon."

That wasn't the only drama because Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson also revealed it could be Scotty T. She wrote in her column: "I'm glad Stephanie Davis has safely given birth – and I can't wait for Jeremy McConnell to take a paternity test… Imagine if he isn't the father!

"I heard that Scotty T might be! I reckon he's fathered a lot of babies he doesn't know about… He probably has kids in every country. He's definitely not mature enough to be a dad, but he'd probably be slightly better than Jeremy!"

January 30 – Steph reveals her little boy's name!

Not only did Steph show off her little bubba for the first time but she also revealed her little one's name – Caben-Albi George!

She told OK! magazine: "It's not actually a name I'd heard before, but it popped into my mind and stuck there. I wanted to give him an unusual name, I also wanted him to be called Albi after my grandad."

January 30 – Steph opened up and admitted Caben saved her life

Weeks after giving birth the former Hollyoaks actress bravely opened up and revealed she was feeling suicidal before she discovered she was pregnant. She said: "Falling pregnant saved my life.

"I was in such a dark place after me and Jeremy split, I was on a downward spiral. I was suicidal… but Caben gave me something to live for," she told OK! magazine.

February 8 – Jeremy McConnell speaks out about Steph's baby and reveals: "I do believe I am the father"

During his first television appearance since Steph gave birth Jeremy FINALLY spoke out about her pregnancy and admitted he think Caben is his son. He told The Sun Online: "I do believe I am the father. I want the baby to be mine, I can see a resemblance."

Appearing on This Morning it also came to light that Steph wants Jez to sign a contract that was described as "unreasonable" by Phillip Schofield.

Jeremy told Holly Willoughby and Phil: " My responsibility as a father starts when the baby is born. Me and Steph didn't have that relationship, I didn't owe anything to Steph, what I owe is to this baby."

Following Jeremy McConnell's interview on This Morning, his ex-girlfriend Steph hit back at his claims. Posting a long and length statement she dismissed his interview.

The post read: "Stephanie has felt humiliated by Jeremy denying his own son and foolishly announcing publicly his request for a DNA test.

"Jeremy has caused Stephanie massive amount of stress, pressure and upset throughout her pregnancy, ruining what for most women is one of the most special time of their lives.

"Jeremy has at no point throughout the pregnancy or after the birth been in contact directly with Stephanie. Jeremy was categorically not banned from the birth nor did he ever ask to attend."

It went on to explain how Steph is upset that Jeremy "stooped so low to challenge the mother of his child".

February 10 - Jeremy McConnell has deleted ALL traces of his This Morning interview on Facebook

It was only a few days after his This Morning interview that Jez deleted the clip from his Facebook page. It was reported he removed the video from his social media because of the amount of hateful comments he recieved.

February 11 - Jeremy McConnell IS the father of Stephanie Davis' baby!

On February 11 it was FINALLY confirmed that Jeremy McConnell is the biological father of Steph's baby. He posted a photo of his son on Instagram and wrote: "Happiest man alive, my new focus"

February 12 - Stephanie Davis follows Jeremy on social media

After it was confirmed that Jez is the father of Steph's baby both Stephanie and Jeremy re-followed each other on Instagram and Twitter.

February 20 - Steph and Jeremy have a family day out in Liverpool with Caben

After it was confirmed that Jeremy is the biological father of Caben-Albi he flew up to Liverpool to meet his son and the CBB stars were spotted on a family day out in the park.

March 3 - Stephanie Davis confirms she's co-parenting with Jeremy

After the Irish model was spotted at Liverpool Airport with SEVEN suitcases - proving the reality stars have finally put their differences aside - Steph's spokesperson revealed they have decided to co-parent.

They said: "At the present time they're co-parenting and it works. Together they're discussing Caben's wants and needs and deciding what's best.

"Caben will always be their number on priority and being the best parents to their little boy is paramount to them."

Take a look at our gallery for Steph's baby bump pictures: