Heartbreaking Sarah update in Emmerdale ITVX release as complications arise in surgery

The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX.

Utterly devastating scenes aired in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, as Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) was told she can no longer carry a child.

Sarah has spent the majority of this week feeling hopeful about her future. After agreeing to Jacob Gallagher’s (Joe-Warren Plant) idea of being her sperm donor for the IVF, Sarah felt excited about her next steps.

All she had to do was get her operation out of the way following her cervical cancer diagnosis, and she’d be ready to completely focus on her IVF journey and dream of being a mum.

As Sarah prepared herself for the operation, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arrived, ready to support her. The two characters ended up having a really moving conversation about their connection. Sarah called Charity strong, and said she’s been a better mum to her than her actual mother Debbie, who now lives in Australia.

As lovely as it was, things quickly changed when the IVF was brought up. Sarah spotted the look on Charity’s face, and realised that she still didn’t think her plan was a good idea.

In Charity’s eyes, Sarah had barely thought about motherhood. Yes, she had imagined how lovely it would be to bring a child into the world but according to Charity, Sarah hadn’t thought about the stress her body would be put through, and the relentless challenges that come with looking after a small human.

The argument was not resolved, unfortunately, as Sarah was wheeled away to theatre in the middle of their clash. While she waited, Charity became consumed with guilt over the row, and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) of all people did his best to make her feel better.

Moments later, Sarah’s surgeon arrived to reveal some news.

As Sarah woke up, Charity and Cain stood beside the bed as she was told a complication occurred during surgery.

As a result of this and Sarah’s Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant.

Utterly devastated, Sarah cried as the surgeon confirmed she would no longer be able to carry a child.

Cain told her there wasn’t any other option, but this will not make Sarah feel better at the moment.