“H2O: Just Add Water” Star Cariba Heine Reveals She's Pregnant with First Baby: 'Pregnancy Is Hard Work'

Cariba Heine is starting a family!

On Friday, Dec. 20, the H2O: Just Add Water alum, 36, revealed that she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with husband Matt Pong. The soon-to-be mom announced the exciting news on Instagram, sharing a picture of herself standing in a pool and cradling her baby bump.

"Spoilt doesn't even cut it but pregnancy is HARD WORK. So I'll take it," Heine wrote in her caption. "Thank you for @oocapetown I feel very celebrated (and relaxed after that massage)."

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The African-Australian actress tied the knot with Pong during a scenic wedding in Tuscany, Italy in June.

Heine confirmed the news on Instagram on Monday, June 24, sharing a photo of herself and Pong kissing in front of a vineyard and floral displays, captioning the post, “We did.”

For her special day, Heine donned a beautiful strapless gown by ASTON Bridal, featuring button detailing down the back. She kept her hair simple with mermaid-like curls pulled back into a loose bun under her long tulle veil.

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Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.

Heine was joined by her Everyone Is Doing Great costars James Lafferty and Alexandra Park for the nuptials, who shared their own photos from the Italian getaway.

“Congratulations Cariba & Matt you beauties. Thank you for lighting our way,” the One Tree Hill alum Lafferty, 39, captioned a series of photos from their vacation, including one of himself and his wife Park, 35, kissing in front of the ocean.

Park also shared numerous photos of her relishing in Heine’s big day. “Love under the Tuscan sun,” The Royals actress captioned the post, which featured her wearing a yellow dress at the wedding reception. “Truly the most magical time celebrating Cariba and Matt 🤍🤍.”

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