Melanie Chisholm performing at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester in aid of the Caron Keating Foundation. Manchestser, England - 09.10.08

The former Spice Girl and her partner of six years are expecting a baby together in the new year - thought to be around March (09) - and the couple is reportedly planning to exchange nuptials shortly after the tot arrives.

According to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, the parents-to-be got engaged last month (Sep08) and are aiming for a spring (09) wedding.

Chisholm will be the last of the Spice Girls to become a mother - Melanie Brown has two daughters; Posh Spice Victoria Beckham has three sons with soccer ace David Beckham, and Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton each have one child.

Source: WENN