Meghan Markle baby: The ONE CLUE that could reveal when Meghan becomes pregnant
MEGHAN Markle has been married to husband Prince Harry for almost 5 months now and royal fans are excited for what's to come - particularly when the Duchess becomes pregnant.
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Meghan has been adjusting well to royal life, and never fails to take centre stage at royal events with her stunning outfits and charismatic charm.
Royal fans are eagerly awaiting news of a royal pregnancy, whenever it may come.
The Duchess of Sussex will make an official public announcement when she becomes pregnant, but experts say there might be another sign Meghan could be expecting.
Meghan, who is of mixed race, regularly straightens her hair with Brazilian blow outs.
The Duchess said in a 2011 interview: "My mom is black and my dad is Dutch and Irish, so the texture of my hair is densely curly.
"I’ve been getting Brazilian blowouts for a couple of years."
A Brazilian blowout is a chemical treatment used to straighten the hair temporarily, and lasts about 10 weeks.
It is unsure whether Meghan still does Brazilian blowouts, though her locks today look similar to her hairstyle back in 2011.
However, medical experts say pregnant women are advised against evasive chemical treatments - including Brazilian blowouts - during the first trimester of their pregnancy.
If we see Meghan with curly hair again, this could be a sign she is expecting.
Dr Joyce Ameh, online GP at Push Doctor told Cosmopolitan UK: "During pregnancy a woman's hair growth cycle changes and most women actually experience hair growth.
"The texture of the hair may also change and there is increase blood flow to the scalp.
"It is possible that there may also be an increased absorption of chemicals applied to the scalp during pregnancy."
She added: "My advice would be avoid in pregnancy and particularly in the first trimester."
However, there may be another clue Meghan's hair could give away.
Charlotte Mensah, an award-winning afro hair stylist specialising in natural hair, said women with afro-caribbean hair usually style their hair short during pregnancy, because it requires less maintenance.
She told Cosmopolitan UK: "It's one of the easiest ways to guarantee that you’ll stay looking incredible during your pregnancy.
"Short haircuts can be low maintenance but still fun and stylish."
Ms Mensah encouraged women to keep their hair short during pregnancy, insisting it is the "best thing you can do for your hair and scalp".
She added: ”One of the amazing benefits of pregnancy is that many women experience an abundance of hair growth.
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"The hormones secreted during pregnancy boost hair growth and makes it stronger healthier and shiner."
Meghan and Harry are set to embark on a 16-day Australia tour in October, and will be visiting Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.
Harry will be hosting the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, where ill and wounded veterans are set to compete in a series of sporting events.