Royal baby due date: Will Meghan Markle have TWINS? THIS suggests she MIGHT
MEGHAN MARKLE is nearing the end of her pregnancy, and many eager royal followers are speculating the gender of her baby and date she will give birth. But does this suggest Meghan might have TWINS?
Meghan Markle may take a year off after giving birth says expert
Will Meghan Markle have TWINS?
One reason many believe Meghan could be carrying twins is due to her age.
At 37-years-old, Meghan is known as what’s called a geriatric mother - as is any woman who falls pregnant over the age of 35.
Women over 35 are more likely to produce higher levels of the hormone FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).
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An increased level of follicle stimulating hormones makes it more likely for women to release more than one egg during a menstrual cycle.
The concieving of fraternal twins occurs when more than one egg is fertilised, making it more likely for older women to have twins.
With rumours suggesting the Duchess of Sussex is carrying two babies, bookmakers Ladbrokes have cut odds to just 4/1 on her having twins this year.
Ladbrokes spokesman Alex Apati said: "There have been plenty of whispers about Meghan carrying twins and the latest odds suggest that may well be the case."
Meghan revealed to fans in the crowd on an outing to Birkenhead, Merseyside that she was six months pregnant.
Kim Thompson met the Duchess and revealed: "Meghan said she is six months pregnant and due at the end of April, beginning of May."
This is a busy time for the royals, as the youngest Cambridge Prince Louis has his birthday on April 23 and the Queen’s birthday is April 21.
Princess Charlotte’s birthday is the May 2 and with Meghan and Harry’s little one due around this time, spring will be even more of a celebration filled season for the royal family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also reportedly keeping the gender of their baby a surprise.
Kitty Dudley, aged nine from St Anne's Catholic Primary School, met Meghan and revealed: "I asked her if she was having a girl or a boy and she said she didn't know."
When the baby is born he or she will live at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, the place Meghan and Harry have chosen to make their family home.
Renovations are currently underway, but the couple are expected to move in before Meghan gives birth.