Former SPICE GIRL EMMA BUNTON is preparing for motherhood by caring for a new puppy.
The 31-year-old announced she was pregnant last month, and her boyfriend JADE JONES has bought her a chocolate Labrador puppy so she can develop her mothering skills.
She reveals, “I named her Phoebe – from FRIENDS, of course – and she’s gorgeous. As I’m going to be spending a bit more time at home later this year, we thought now would be a good time to get a dog. I guess it’s a good trial run for the baby.”
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