Princess Eugenie is ‘doing very well’ after giving birth to her baby ‘through a C-section because of her previous back surgery for scoliosis’, a source told People magazine.
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her first child with her husband Jack Brooksbank on February 9 at Portland Hospital in London. The couple pictured left hospital three days later on February 12.
According to the messenger, who said he had spoken to the royal family, Eugenie, 30, was feeling ‘very satisfied’ and said the baby is a ‘complete dream’.
Due to Covid-19 locking restrictions, the Duke and Duchess of York have yet to meet their first grandchild, the source added.
Princess Eugenie is ‘doing very well’ after giving birth to her baby ‘through C-section because of her previous back surgery for scoliosis’, a royal source told People magazine picture leaving hospital last week)
The princess was born with scoliosis and has since been vocal about her experience, including showing off the scarf from surgery to correct the situation on her wedding day. She often shares photos on her social media showing the scallops and inspiring others to do the same.
Eugenie underwent surgery on her spine at the age of 12 so that titanium could be added to repair the circulation that caused scoliosis. People source said she was born through C-section as a result, but the Palace declined to comment when FEMAIL joined.
Most women with scoliosis do not need a caesarean section; Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, a board-certified OB / GYN at Yale University School of Medicine, told pregnant women with a history of scoliosis surgery to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
If the placement of the metal rods makes it impossible to perform an epidural, the mother-in-law and the doctor will come up with other anesthesia options.
According to the source who said he spoke to the royal family, Eugenie, 30, felt ‘very satisfied’ and said the baby is a ‘total dream’
A new 8lbs 1oz weightlifted new income and the couple broke with tradition by instantly sharing a black and white photo on Instagram of Eugenie of their toddler, showing them his little hand
Eugenie and tequila boss Jack are believed to be living at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, where the couple spent time before Christmas after borrowing home with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who now living in the USA. It is understood that Eugenie and her cousin Harry reached a ‘private agreement’ over Frogmore Cottage although it is not known how long it will last.
The couple’s permanent home is Ivy Cottage at Kensington Palace, but they spent a lock-up in Fergie and Prince Andrew’s home on the Queen’s Windsor estate.
Their child is the ninth great-grandson of the Queen and Prince Philip and the eleventh to enter the throne, but they will have no royal title; only the grandchildren of the monarch automatically deserve one.
Speaking to Katie Nicholl at Vanity Fair, a source recently revealed: ‘Eugenie knows that a title can be a curse as well as a blessing and she and Jack want their child to live a normal life and finally working to earn a living. ‘
The princess was born with scoliosis and has been vocal from her experience, including showing off the scarf from surgery to correct the situation on her wedding day
The son of Princess Eugenie and Jack is the ninth great-grandson of the Queen and Prince Philip and the eleventh to enter the throne, but they will not have a royal title.
The newweight weighed 8lbs 1oz and the couple broke with tradition by instantly sharing a black and white photo to Instagram Eugenie of their little boy, showing them a grip on her little hand.
Eugenie, a proud new mother continued her career with three blue hearts after welcoming her son at the luxury private hospital where Meghan was also born for her one-year-old son, Archie.
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, Sarah Ferguson and Mr and Mrs George Brooksbank were delighted with the news, Buckingham Palace announced, adding that ‘Her Royal Highness and her child both doing well ‘.
The Royal Orthopedic Hospital (RNOH) charity, which treated Princess Eugenie for the rare condition of scoliosis when she was 12, wrote: ‘Congratulations to our Patron, HRH Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on the birth of their child. We are so happy for you both and wish you all the best ‘.
The new mother is currently on maternity leave from her job as a director at the Mayfair Hausery & Wirth art gallery, while Jack works for the tequila brand Casamigos.