This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Watch the trailer for Grey's Anatomy season 20 Jessica Capshaw has opened up about the "deep sadness" she experienced following a miscarriage. The Grey's Anatomy star, mother to Luke, 16, Eve, 13, Poppy, 12, and eight-year-old Josephine with her husband Christopher Gavigan, was left stunned after a routine scan revealed no heartbeat for her unborn baby.
On her and Camilla Luddington's iHeartRadio podcast Call It What It Is, she discussed the "horrible" situation . "I got pregnant and I was so excited and I had never had any issues before getting pregnant," Jessica recalled. "I was very lucky and I'm very grateful.
" She continued, revealing the shock at her appointment: "And then all of a sudden, at my 10-week appointment, [I] went in for the ultrasound, was by myself, totally unsuspecting, and there was no heartbeat." Jessica Capshaw suffered a miscarriage (Image: BANG Showbiz.) Related articles American Horror Story boss’ series struck casting blow days after announcement Grey’s Anatomy adding new gay character after two unexpected exits The 47-year-old actress grappled with whether to inform her husband over the phone or in person, describing it as "the most shocking and deeply, deeply sad thing.
" Despite the pain and disappointment, Jessica felt "very, very fortunate" to have the support of a "compassionate" doctor and her partner, adding: "And then you know.