The 14-year-olds became Britain’s youngest parents

April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne became known across the United Kingdom after becoming parents at an age almost unheard of. When April became pregnant in 2010, both she and Nathan were only 13 years old. By the time their son, Jamie, was born later that year, they were just 14 — earning them the title of the youngest parents in the UK for years. Their story attracted intense media attention, sparking public debate, sympathy, and criticism. But as the headlines faded, many wondered what became of the young family once the spotlight moved on.

April and Nathan were classmates at St. Cenydd School in Caerphilly, South Wales. Like many teenage relationships, theirs began as a typical young romance. Everything changed, however, when April discovered she was pregnant just one day before her fourteenth birthday. The news shocked both families, and April admitted she felt deeply embarrassed about revealing her sexual relationship to her parents. The situation quickly became overwhelming for two children who were suddenly facing adult responsibilities.

The young couple explained at the time that they had not used contraception, with Nathan reportedly disliking it after trying it once. Nathan’s parents, Ron and Julie, were initially furious, describing their son’s actions as foolish. Still, they made it clear they would not abandon him or the baby. Ron told the press that while the situation could not be reversed, Jamie would be welcomed into their family. April’s parents also chose to support her decision, despite the initial shock, allowing her to decide whether to continue the pregnancy.

In November 2010, Jamie was born via an emergency cesarean section. His arrival was complicated by a serious medical condition — a malformed oesophagus that made feeding difficult. Jamie spent his first days in the hospital, undergoing surgery before doctors finally declared him healthy enough to go home. The reality of the situation became even more striking when April and her newborn shared a bedroom with her 17-year-old sister, who helped feed and care for the baby. Meanwhile, Nathan continued living several miles away with his own parents.

Despite the unusual circumstances, April expressed strong determination to be a good mother. She described Jamie as perfect and said she wanted to give him everything she could. Still, even early on, there was uncertainty about how parenting responsibilities would work. Nathan suggested Jamie could live with April during the week and spend weekends with him. At the same time, April admitted their relationship was unstable and that they were already going through a “cooling off period,” unsure if they would remain together long-term.

Several years later, April confirmed that she and Nathan were no longer a couple. By 2014, she explained that they had broken up years earlier and were not in close contact. Her life had taken a different path than she once imagined — she never completed her GCSEs and focused instead on raising Jamie full-time. She credited her family for being a constant support system, saying her mother and sister loved having Jamie in the house and that she hoped to pursue education later when life became more settled.

Today, April’s life looks very different from the teenager once surrounded by media scrutiny. Now 28, she is the mother of three children — Jamie, Ava, and Rowan — and appears to be building a happy family life. Nathan has also moved forward, reportedly becoming engaged and starting a family of his own. While their relationship did not last, both have continued their journeys as parents, and Jamie has grown into a young man far beyond the infant the country once watched with fascination.

Teen pregnancy often brings enormous challenges, including judgment, financial strain, and emotional pressure, especially at such an incredibly young age. April and Nathan’s story remains one of the most extreme examples of how quickly childhood can be interrupted. Yet, it also shows how support, resilience, and time can shape new beginnings. Despite the hardships and the attention they faced, both appear to have found stability in adulthood — proving that even the most difficult starts do not always define the rest of a life.