Meghan Markle is gearing up for the birth of her second child – a girl – in the summer.
In its May 24 issue, In Touch Weekly claimed that Markle will give birth at her house in Beverly Hills and not at a hospital.
A source for the tabloid added that Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, and mom, Doria Ragland will be there when she welcomes her second child.
“Meghan really wants a home water birth this time,” the source said.
Two years ago, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly wanted to give birth to Archie at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. However, the royal family forced her to welcome her son to London’s Portland Hospital.
So, this time around, Markle is determined to give birth to her daughter at home and with the help of her midwife.
Even though Prince Harry supports what his wife wants, Prince Harry still couldn’t help but feel worried because Markle is at a higher risk with her second pregnancy.
Last year, the Suits alum revealed that she suffered a miscarriage. And she’s now in her 40s so pregnancy and birthing could be more difficult for her.
According to the source, Prince Harry tried to talk Markle into giving birth at the hospital, but she refused to listen. Still, the Duchess of Sussex couldn’t help but feel anxious because her husband is stressing her out.
“They’re both doing their best to stay calm, but emotions have been running sky-high as they prepare to welcome their daughter,” the source said.
In fact, their excitement is allegedly turning into stress. And the only time that they could relax in after Markle successfully gives birth to her daughter.
However, one should take the tabloid’s claims with a grain of salt. Markle and Prince Harry have not shared the former’s birthing plans with the public. So, it’s unclear if Markle really intends to give birth at home.
Last year, Markle gave birth at the Portland Hospital because this is what she wanted. And all the other claims that she wanted to have a home birth were false.
So, this time around, it is unclear what Markle really wants because she’s been mum about her pregnancy.
The only time that Markle and Prince Harry publicly talked about the former’s pregnancy was when they spoke with Oprah Winfrey.
In March, they confirmed that Markle is expecting baby number two. And they also said that her due date is in the summer.