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Morning sickness, nausea or vomiting might be common in the first trimester, but the Duchess suffered from an extreme form of it which needed medical attention. “During the first three months, there is no need to drink extra milk or overeat, thereby keeping nausea under check. Also, these are formative months of the baby’s organs so one has to take care about what you eat. All medication should only be taken after doctor’s consultation. Drinking and smoking is a no-no throughout pregnancy and one should avoid passive smoking too,” informs Coelho. She adds that alcohol consumption might lead to Fetal Alcoholic Syndrome, which results in mental and physical defects in the foetus.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives for a service of celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on June 4, 2013 in London, England. Pic/Getty