Is Kate Middleton Expecting Twins? New Details About Her Rare Morning Sickness
Dec. 4 2012, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
With the world buzzing about Kate Middleton's pregnancy, medical experts say the fact that she is experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe nausea, could very well signal that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting twins.
With Prince William at her side, Kate remains in a London hospital with the rare condition that impacts 2 percent of pregnant women, ABC News reported, leading to weight loss and dehydration.
Medical experts told the network the condition is linked with women having twins.
Dr. Ashley Roman, of the at New York University Langone Medical Center, said that a study of the condition revealed women who are carrying twins held a 7.5 percent higher risk of experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum. In some cases with the condition, a female child was more likely, the network reported.
Roman said that the condition shouldn't impact the baby's health. She told the network that Kate's symptoms -- nausea and vomiting -- are "traditionally thought of as a sign of a healthy pregnancy."
Most of the cases conclude 16 or 20 weeks into the pregnancy, Roman said, adding that in scarce cases, it can last the entire nine months.
Ohio OB/GYN Dr. Nancy Cossler told ABC News Kate will likely have to endure "constantly feeling sick and puking" as she gets the illness out of her system.
"The biggest problem with this is how it interferes with your life," Cossler said.
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