Waiting For Baby How Kate Got Her Way
New Zealand Woman's Weekly|30 April 2018

The Littlest Cambridges Can't Wait to Welcome the New Member to Their Family

Judy Kean
Waiting For Baby How Kate Got Her Way

She wanted three – he was happy to stop at two. But Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge got her way and with a sibling for Prince George and Princess Charlotte due any day now, both she and William are excited about the impending arrival of their third child.

Kate is feeling quite relaxed and confident about having baby number three, says a friend. “She is very comfortable and happy. Kate enjoys the final trimester and is full of energy.”

She has spent recent weeks exercising in the hope it can reduce labour pains, reveals the pal. “Kate bounces up and down on a rubber yoga ball to prepare for labour, and walks as much as possible.” This technique may be able to help with back pain and labour contractions, and it’s also thought it can shorten the first stage of labour.

Kate (36) apparently didn’t have any pain relief during her first two labours and is hoping she won’t need it this time either. A royal insider reveals, “Kate is very good at giving birth naturally. William is terribly supportive and will be there cheering her on. He’ll be very hands-on during the birth.”

Meanwhile, George and Charlotte’s excitement levels have reached fever pitch. “Everyone is excited for the new baby,” says the source. “George and Charlotte have been full of questions about their new brother or sister. William and Kate have made them feel very involved in all the baby preparations that have been taking place at home.”

This story is from the 30 April 2018 edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

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