A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia. Kayleigh-Emma Shiel, 30, has always dreamed of becoming a mother, but suffers from tokophobia – a fear of childbirth. Her condition means that she is unable to conceive a child of her own as she is too terrified of pregnancy and the associated pain. Believing that adoption was her only chance of becoming a mother, Kayleigh and her fabricator husband Gary, 47, applied to adopt a child in January this year. But the couple, from Elland, West Yorkshire, were rejected partly due to Kayleigh’s unusual phobia.
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .