Richie 'rushed to hospital'

Pregnant reality TV star Nicole Richie was reportedly rushed to hospital recently, fearing she was suffering a miscarriage.

The 25-year-old noticed bleeding and worried she would lose her baby at the end of last month, just after she and rocker boyfriend Joel Madden returned to Los Angeles from a tour with his band Good Charlotte.

However, doctors quickly assured the four-months pregnant Richie her baby is safe, but did encourage her to eat more to feed the unborn child.

An insider tells American magazine Star: "Nicole was bleeding so much, it was really scary for her.

"They found out she's suffering from both a hormonal and nutritional deficiency."