The way Meghan Markle holds her bump shows she’s already in ‘full mother-mode’ – body language expert reveals
The Duchess of Sussex is often spotted cradling her bump
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle will welcome a new royal baby in a matter of weeks - and according to one body language expert, the Duchess is already in "full mother mode".
From protectively "cradling" her bump to "communicating" with her child, Judi James has revealed the different ways Meghan holds her bump - and what it all means.
The cradle
Speaking to Fabulous Online, Judi revealed the two-handed gesture has two functions - one for protection and the other a symbol of pride.
"This two-handed barrier with the hands clasped lightly together over the bump rather than touching or hugging it has two functions," she explained.
"Firstly, it is a protective barrier gesture that will help Meghan feel she is keeping her bump safe when confronted by cameras and crowds, but it is also a very proud announcement gesture, guaranteed to make the point that she is very obviously and happily pregnant."
"It is perfectly natural and even therapeutic for women to hold their bumps when pregnant," she told Fabulous Online.
"Mothers naturally talk to their babies as well. It is known that, after they are born, babies recognise their mothers’ and their fathers’ voices, and also songs that were played to them during pregnancy.
"Throughout pregnancy there is a two-way communication going on between mother and baby, and babies respond to touch and stroking.
"Stroking helps the mother feel good and, when she feels good, she produces the hormone oxytocin, sometimes called the hormone of calm or the hormone of love.
"Oxytocin triggers the release of endorphins, nature’s feel good hormone.
"It is also known that the mother’s natural hormones affect the baby, so the baby is benefiting from these positive hormones too."
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