AFLW star celebrates arrival of her new baby
AFLW superstar Maddy Prespakis and her partner, high-profile Melbourne influencer Sophie Cachia have welcomed a baby girl.
Cachia gave birth to daughter Esme Sophie Shaw on Tuesday “watched on by her amazing big brother and sister” — her children from a previous marriage to former AFL player Jaryd.
“My dream experience to have them there and now diving deep into my love bubble,” Cachia said.
Prespakis said there were “lots of smiles and tears”, with the Essendon midfielder adding, “I’m speechless, THE best day of my life.”
“My love you are amazing, I’m so proud of you. Baby girl is finally here.”
Cachia shared the news of her pregnancy in July 2024 following a three-year process via donors.
She denied online rumours that her former partner Jaryd was the father, saying only a few close friends knew the person’s identity.
“I knew I’d face questions and intrigue, that’s totally fine and perhaps one day when I’m ready I will discuss everything,” the 33-year-old wrote at the time.
“However, something I wasn’t ready for was the assumption/questions around my ex-husband being the ‘father’. Do you know many people having kids with their ex six years after separation lol??"
“Just because we have an amicable family relationship co-parenting our amazing B&F, doesn’t mean we’re making more babies together. Leave him and his personal life out.”
Cachia and Prespakis went public with their relationship late last year.
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