The 14-year-olds became Britain’s
1. Early Headlines
April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne became the U.K.’s youngest parents in 2010—
she was 13 and he was 14 when “Jamie was born.”
Their story drew intense media attention, mixing sympathy with criticism.
2. A Difficult Start
The couple learned of the pregnancy just before April’s 14th birthday.
Jamie arrived via cesarean section and faced a “
malformed oesophagus that required surgery.
After 11 days in the hospital, he went home as April balanced motherhood with family support.
3. Paths Diverge
April focused on raising Jamie and “did not complete her GCSEs.”
By 2014, she and Nathan had separated, no longer in contact,
though both aimed to stay involved in Jamie’s life.
4. Life Today
Now 28, April—known as “April Lianna”—is a mother of three and in a stable relationship.
Nathan is engaged and raising a family.
Their journey shows teen parenthood’s challenges and the resilience that helps families grow.
