BBC EastEnders much-loved couple 'to be torn apart' over pregnancy bombshell

EastEnders is set to air major complications for Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) next week as she continues to struggle with her health and relationship with boyfriend Peter Beale (Thomas Law).

In recent episodes of the BBC One soap, Lauren discovered she was pregnant after Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) encouraged her to do test. This revelation came after she had been experiencing ill health for weeks, following a terrifying crush incident that resulted in injury.

The shock news came after a GP advised Lauren to cut down on her medication and use over the counter alternatives to help manage her pain and refused to sign off any more strong pills. Struggling with ongoing pain and daily headaches she soon realised her symptoms were down to pregnancy.

Next week, Lauren grapples with health concerns following her pregnancy announcement, adding another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.

Still suffering from the nightclub incident at Peggy's, she continues to keep a secret from her boyfriend, Peter, and the rest of her family. As Peter attempts to be there for Lauren, they end up having a disagreement, prompting Cindy to step in with a warning for Lauren.

Anna gives Peter something to ponder over, leading him to confront Lauren at No. 45 about her possible drinking habits. But how will she respond to Peter's inquiry?

Things get even worse for the expectant mum next week, as her relationship continues to deteriorate, before she finds herself dragged into Peter’s mum Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) web of lies.

However, Lauren later finds herself at war with Cindy, after Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) spots her and lover Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) together.

A struggle between Cindy and Kojo leaves him in a serious condition, before Lauren arrives and sees what’s happened, and the women share crossed words.

After Kojo is taken to hospital, Cindy desperately attempts to cover her tracks, much to Lauren’s horror, who then swears to make it her mission to find out what she has been hiding.

But with pregnant Lauren already struggling, will it all become too much for her?

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer

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