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THE ROYAL BABY MAY HAVE TO BE BORN IN A HOSPITAL

Lindsays Grandma — Sun, 05 May 2019 12:37:30 GMT

I believe this was seen in the Daily Mail or People Royals. Because of Meghan's age, and it being her first baby, if the baby is overdue it is possible she will have to be hospitalized at which time she will be induced. Unfortunately this will prevent Meghan's desire to have a natural home birth. Of course I cannot attest to the fact this is true and for all any of us know it is possible the baby has already been born.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 05 May 2019 12:48:47 GMT

I don't think her age is a factor at all. She's 37 not 47. We don't know her due date, it's no different for her than it is for any other woman. First babies are often late and she might indeed have to be induced and the baby will be delivered in a hospital. She'll be disappointed, of course but that will vanish the minute they put that baby in her arms. Of course if the baby is delivered in a hospital, there goes the privacy they wanted. That plan will fly out the window.

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Carmie — Sun, 05 May 2019 12:50:23 GMT

There will be a helicopter standing buy to transport Meghan to the hospital if there is an emergency when she goes into labor or needs a hospital setting to give birth.

This has been reported weeks ago. We do not know if she is overdue as we were not given an exact due date. Sometime in spring...late April, early May. It is still early May.

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MalteseMomma — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:25:00 GMT

Babies are never......"LATE" .. when the apple is RIPE, it will fall!

A"due date" is just an, "estimated delivery time", so we can have an idea when to expect the birth............

37 is NOT old, now a days most women give birth at that age .Women have careers now and prefer to save motherhood for later.Even if they have to freeze some eggs.......lol

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millieshops — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:05:51 GMT

@chrystaltreeLike the whole world, I don't know what's going on with the royal baby, but I do remember because she told the story so often that a friend of mine was told she was having an"elderly" pregnancy when she went to her obstetrician with her 4th pregnancy. And she was only 35 at the time - and a healthy 35 who'd already given birth to 3 children easily. Still her doctor was concerned because of her age. I know this was long was long ago, but maybe pregnancies haven't changed all that much?

BTW- that "elderly" birth is now a healthy, young woman with 4 children of her own.

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Jasmine19 — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:26:41 GMT

The term “elderly primagravida” is assigned to any woman over the age of 35 who has not given birth before. These are considered higher risk pregnancies.

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Cakers3 — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:31:06 GMT

It is a myth that first babies are often born late.

There are multiple factors involved in determining due date.

I was a third child and hung around for 10 months.

My first birth was a day early, and a C-section to boot.

Subsequent births can be late; first births can be early.

Since nobody knows her exact due date, which is just an estimate anyway, I'm just hoping for an easy delivery and a healthy baby.

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Perkup — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:39:52 GMT

We just went through the same thing in our family. A very healthy 37 year old Mom to be, she was considered an "older" pegnancy and required to give birth in a special hospital setting. Extra precautions were taken throughout the months of her pregnancy due to her "advanced" age. Everyone appreciated all the extra care she received. I don't know all the details, but in the area where they live, 32 years was the age when older care came into play. Whatever it takes to insure a healthy pregnancy and birth, up to and including a C Section, is well worth the concern and care. The important thing is to give Mom and baby the best possible care and the best chance at a healthy start. Meghan would certainly fall into the advanced age category. A healthy start is more important at this time of life than privacy. And I now have a gorgeous, brilliant one year old GGD. You can bet Meghan and Harry are well advised of all this.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 05 May 2019 13:57:45 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
There will be a helicopter standing buy to transport Meghan to the hospital if there is an emergency when she goes into labor or needs a hospital setting to give birth.

This has been reported weeks ago. We do not know if she is overdue as we were not given an exact due date. Sometime in spring...late April, early May. It is still early May.

And there goes the plan to keep it secret if that happens.

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wonderfulworld — Sun, 05 May 2019 14:37:19 GMT

Am I wrong...or have 'home births' seem to have fallen out of favor. I have not heard of anyone having one for a long time? Remember the TV show about birthing center births? That was a while ago.

Everyone I know has had hospital births, plenty of inductions right around due date.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 05 May 2019 14:57:47 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@chrystaltreeLike the whole world, I don't know what's going on with the royal baby, but I do remember because she told the story so often that a friend of mine was told she was having an"elderly" pregnancy when she went to her obstetrician with her 4th pregnancy. And she was only 35 at the time - and a healthy 35 who'd already given birth to 3 children easily. Still her doctor was concerned because of her age. I know this was long was long ago, but maybe pregnancies haven't changed all that much?

You are half right. The medical term is Elderly Primigravida and your experience must have been many years ago. It means a woman who is pregnant fr the first time at or above the age of 35. The older a woman is, the higher her risk. But this is 2019 and a healthy 37 year old would not be considered high risk today. Women in their 40's and even early 50's are having babies today. Women's bodies haven't changed but medical opinions and standards of care and medical technology have. As for your friend from years ago, even then it was incorrect to describe her as an Elderly Primigravida if she given birth to children.

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Bri369 — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:17:21 GMT

She wanted a home birth. We have no idea of the circumstances of her pregnancy. I'm sure she will have this baby under the safest of circumstances, whether in the hospital or at home.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:17:34 GMT

@MalteseMomma I agree with you EXCEPT that I don't believe that "most women" give birth at the age of 37! I have not seen any stats to support this.

I am 71 and know lots of much younger women, all of whom gave birth in their 20's or very early 30's!

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Carmie — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:26:58 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
There will be a helicopter standing buy to transport Meghan to the hospital if there is an emergency when she goes into labor or needs a hospital setting to give birth.

This has been reported weeks ago. We do not know if she is overdue as we were not given an exact due date. Sometime in spring...late April, early May. It is still early May.
MAnd there goes the plan to keep it secret if that happens.

I haven't read anything that said they are planning to keep it a secret. The only news I have seeen mentions that they want to spend time alone with family before they go public...no pictures or public appearance hours after the birth.

The Palace said they would infor the public when the baby is in the way. I don't think the Queen would lie.

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mom2four0418 — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:32:09 GMT

The British tabloids are tired of waiting so they make up stories.

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stevieb — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:36:45 GMT

I'd read about the helicopter on standby... Wonder what that's costing... Nice, I guess, if one can afford it, all so she can have the home birth of her dreams and enjoy that 'private' bonding time...

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Carmie — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:35:28 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@MalteseMomma I agree with you EXCEPT that I don't believe that "most women" give birth at the age of 37! I have not seen any stats to support this.

I am 71 and know lots of much younger women, all of whom gave birth in their 20's or very early 30's!

My mother gave birth to me when she was 36, then she had my brother when she was 38 and my younger sister when she was 39. Oh wait! My youngest brother came along when my mother was almost 43.

Today, more than ever before, it is not uncommon to give birth in your 30's. Many couples tend to be close to 30 when they get married. (Of course, they live together beforehand.)

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millieshops — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:37:45 GMT

@chrystaltreeThanks for the info which makes total sense to me. My friend's experience WAS many, many years ago and like so much of medicine we've seen great advances in, I'm glad there're are advances for mothers-to-be, too.

I always believed my friend was more surprised or even insulted at being considered "old" at 35 than she was worried about the birth!

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Bri369 — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:39:21 GMT

Meaghan is very healthy. Unless there are last minute complications or the baby is very large, she can deliver at home.

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WindingRoad — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:39:40 GMT

CNN said on air yesterday that the palace will be announcing the birth. I'm not sure if this is true, just what I heard them say.