Meghan Markle and Harry to 'shun' titles for baby says expert

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced yesterday their wonderful news that they are expecting their second child. Alongside their Valentine’s Day news, a beautiful black and white photograph of the couple was also posted. When Meghan was first pregnant, there was a lot of speculation that she would have a home birth.

However, in the end Meghan chose to give birth to Archie at The Portland Hospital in London, where Princess Eugenie recently had her son.

The couple initially kept secret when and where Meghan would be giving birth and they also decided not to pose with the newborn until a couple of days later.

Due to this secrecy, many people believed Meghan would opt for a home birth, as many royals had done in the past.

While in the end Archie was born in a hospital, Meghan could still opt for a home birth this time around.

However, Harry was warned that it can be “hell” and that he should prepare himself for “rejection” when Meghan is in labour, if they have a home birth.

Veteran home birther Tom Rawstrorne described how his wife had three home births and the challenges that went along with it.

During her first childbirth, they ended up having to go to hospital anyway, because the baby was “stuck”.

He said: “The Prince intends to be by his wife’s side ‘every step of the way’ ‒ which, for a survivor of home births like me, sends shivers down the spine.

“Ah, the naivety of the uninitiated. Because the fact is, no matter how good you are at doing the Downward Dog, the reality of a home birth for a man is altogether less alluring than it might sound at first.”

He expressed how hard it is to stand helpless while your partner is in pain, and commented that the mess caused by birth is “not for the fainthearted”.

He said: “It’s difficult enough to be a bystander as your wife goes to hell and back.

“Then, once her and the baby are tucked up, it’s your job to clear up.

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“And that is not a job for the fainthearted, let me assure you, so I sincerely hope Harry has a team on and to respectfully do the honours.”

Mr Rawstorne added that, despite his personal feelings about home births, the mother should always be able to decide how she wants to do it.

He said: “Refusal to go along with your partner’s birthing plans will have you marked down as some sort of Victorian throwback.”

The father told one story about how unhelpful he felt during his wife’s home birth.

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He said he tried to make her feel better by getting some fresh melon, but ended up with a less than enthusiastic response.

Mr Rawstorne said: “When I wafted the fruit beneath my wife Charlotte’s nose, there was no rapturous praise or beatific express.

“Instead, she turned green and pushed me ‒ and my melon ‒ away.

“Which leads me onto my pearl of wisdom.

“Don’t be upset or angry at rejection, Harry. Get used to it.”

Finally, he said home births are “exhausting” and advised that Harry secretly pack a hospital bag, just in case.

These comments were written in the Daily Mail in 2019.

Meghan went on to give birth at The Portland Hospital, a luxury private hospital that prides itself on it feeling “like a holiday” for new mothers.

It can cost up to £500,000 for a stay there, if all the extras are included, but usually costs around £20,000.

The hospital is also known for its large and experienced maternity team, neonatal intensive care unit and excellent fine dining.

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