Sam Aston's pregnant wife Briony showcased her growing baby bump ahead of the arrival of their fourth child as they headed to the Mum & Me in Cheshire on Monday.

The Coronation Street actor, 33, already a parent to son Sonny, five, and daughters, Daisy, four, and Hazel, two, with Briony, confirmed the pregnancy with a sweet social media post in May.

And with just a few months until they welcome the newest member of their family, Briony looked glowing as she stepped out in a red gingham summer dress which highlighted her burgeoning stomach.

The soon-to-be mother of four added tan ankle boots to her maternity look, while also carrying a red sweater should the weather take a turn.

Meanwhile, Sam, who plays Chesney Brown in the ITV soap, cut a casual figure in a black T-shirt and jeans as he enjoyed a child-free day out with his wife. 

The parenting event attracted a number of Sam's fellow soap stars, including Emmerdale favourites Amy Walsh and Isabel Hodgins. 

The actresses, who play Tracy Metcalfe and Victoria Sugden respectively, were all smiles as they strolled down the street pushing their matching prams.

Meanwhile, Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart (Liberty Savage) flashed a radiant smile as she arrived with her tot Cassie. 

Coronation Street's Sonia Ibrahim, who played Mel Maguire, was in great spirits as she arrived with her tot. 

While former Strictly star Joanne Clifton looked every inch the excited mum-to-be while cradling her baby bump.   

Announcing their baby news in May, Sam and Briony shared a video of their children being dragged across the floor by their father, with Hazel holding the unborn child's first ultrasound pictures.

Captioning the post, they wrote: 'Here we go again... Baby Aston #4.' 

A Christmas tree emoji was added to the end of the post, suggesting Briony will give birth over the festive period.

Social media followers subsequently showered the couple with congratulatory messages, with one commenting: 'What a great way to announce it. Congratulations to you both.'

A second added: 'Oh my goodness this is soooo exciting!!! Congratulations [sic],' while a third wrote: 'Aww amazing massive congratulations to you all [sic].'

Briony works as a birth doula, a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support to expectant parents during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. 

Following her own pregnancy announcement, she confirmed her work commitments would be pared back ahead of the birth. 

She told Instagram followers: 'Now we've announced our news to the world, you can see why I've closed my books for mid-October onwards for in-person doula support.

'I've been at a couple of births whilst heavily pregnant in the past, and I've found it's just not practical with a huge bump, plus I'll need some time to protect my headspace in the lead up to my own birth.

'Doulas need to birth prep too!'

The couple married in May 2019 on Stock Farm, a stunning venue located on the edge of Tatton Park, Cheshire. 

Briony welcomed eldest child Sonny six weeks prematurely in 2020, with Sam revealing his wife spent nine days in hospital while their baby son recovered from jaundice.

The actor, best known for his role as Chesney Brown on Coronation Street, told OK!: 'It was a bit of a shock for me. Everyone at work knew he wasn't due until September.

Briony added: 'It was hard at the time but looking back now I'd do it all again tomorrow. It was so nice to get home though.'