The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third baby, it’s been revealed.
But there are worries for the pregnant Princess as she is suffering from the same condition that affected her during her previous pregnancies: Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
The condition is described as severe morning sickness, but it’s far worse than that with excessive nausea and vomiting, which can last for the entire pregnancy.
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Sometimes women can be sick up to 50 times a day, can suffer from severe dehydration, which can cause problems with the baby and can also lead to low blood pressure.
Kate suffered so badly when pregnant with Prince George that she was hospitalized where she was reportedly put on a drip to ensure she got the right nutrients she needed.
Although no due date has been confirmed, it’s likely that Kate is only around the six-week mark with this pregnancy as her previous two were announced earlier due to the condition.
News of the Duke and Duchess’s third child was announced by Kensington Palace this morning in a statement.
The Queen is said to be “delighted” by the news she’s to become a great grandmother again.
The statement read: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child.
“The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news.
“As with her previous pregnancies, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum.”
The severe morning sickness has lead Kate to cancel an engagement today. The statement continued: “Her Royal Highness will no longer carry out her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London today.
“The Duchess is being cared for at Kensington Palace.”
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The couple already have two children, George, four, and Charlotte, two.
During a recent royal tour of Poland in July, Kate sparked pregnancy speculation when she was handed a toy for a newborn, designed to soothe babies.
While she said thank you for the gift, she turned to her husband and said: “We’ll just have to have more babies.”
It was always believed Kate and William would have three children, as Kate is one of three herself.
Betting begun on the royals having a third child when Charlotte was just nine weeks old!