Meghan Markle: Endangering Her Unborn Baby By Traveling to Zika Zones?

As you’ve likely heard by now, Meghan Markle is pregnant with her first child.

And as you may have also heard, she and Harry are currently touring the globe on their first official royal tour.

Sources say Meghan chose to announce her pregnancy on Monday due to the fact that she knew she wouldn’t be able to conceal her bump as she spends the next several weeks posing for photo-ops with peasants.

Duchess Meg is already in her second trimester, and insiders say her bump was visible at Princess Eugenie’s wedding on Saturday.

She and Harry shared the big news with family and friends at the reception and filled the rest of the world in just 48 hours later.

So now Preg Meg is now free to travel and wear whatever she wants without some dusty Australian needling her with questions while fending off an eight-foot spider with his didgeridoo.

Yes, Meghan and Harry are currently Down Under, where they’ve spent the past couple days reassuring drought victims that God hasn’t abandoned them, despite the obvious fact that these poor bastards live in Australia.

(Just kidding, Aussies! Throw another shrimp on the barbie for us!)

Unfortunately, the next stops on their agenda have led to serious concerns about the health of Meghan’s unborn baby.

First, the royal couple will hit New Zealand, where they’ll probably be forced to pretend to give a sh-t as Peter Jackson gushes about some lame-ass Lord of the Rings trivia.

Then it’s off to Fiji and Tonga, both of which are still considered “Zika zones” by the CDC.

You don’t hear much about Zika in the news these days, mainly because it’s not much of a problem in the developed world.

But apparently, pregnant women are still advised to exercise extreme caution in Fiji and Tonga.

Insiders say Harry and Meg  “sought medical advice” before the trip and decided the risks are minimal.

That may sound dicey, but to be fair, royal doctors are probably in a class all their own.

Harry can probably just pop in and pick out a new organ from his clone whenever he feels like it, then grab a handful of stem cells from the receptionsist’s desk on his way out.

The same genius who’s been keeping the Queen alive for the past century likely hit Meghan with a super-secret vaccine, and then everyone shared a laugh about how he could totally do something about Prince Charles’ ears but chooses not too for the lulz.

Nothing to worry about!

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Ryan Edwards: Is He REALLY the Father of Mackenzie Standifer"s Unborn Child?!

Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Standifer … well, they"ve had an eventful relationship, we"ll say that much.

They"ve only been together for a couple of years, but boy, have they been through a lot.

And now, after two weddings and several arrests, they"re expecting their first child together, a boy due in October.

But could there be a chance that Ryan isn"t the baby"s father?

1. A Fairytale Romance (Or Not)

It feels like we’ve been hearing about drama centering around Ryan and/or Mackenzie for decades, but if you can believe it, these two crazy kids have barely been together for two years now.

2. Moving Fast

Yep, Mackenzie got divorced from her first husband in July of 2016, she met Ryan sometime after that, and by December, they were engaged.

3. Making It Official

They were married in May of 2017, a quick little affair down by the river for reasons we’re still not entirely sure about. Ryan was super high when it happened.

4. WHAT DRUGS?!

But at that time, Mackenzie insisted that she didn’t know Ryan was even using drugs, much less that he was shooting heroin. Like, he was arrested that March for having heroin and a bunch of needles in his car, but she claimed that she had no idea.

5. Anyway …

But regardless, they got married, then Ryan went to rehab, but he graduated from his program early, and Mackenzie seemed to think that was a good thing.

6. Cool, Cool

Oh, and during this whole time (and now, probably) Mackenzie blamed Ryan’s drug problem on Maci Bookout, because apparently she was a “trigger” for him, and also because she knew about everything and didn’t magically stop him somehow.

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Jinger Duggar SLAMMED By Fans For Endangering Unborn Child!

While we don’t know her exact due date, we do know that Jinger Duggar will soon give birth to her first child.

Early in her pregnancy, Jinger revealed that she was expecting to deliver in early July. 

So now that Independence Day has come and gone, it comes as no surprise that fans are intently watching her social media pages for indications that Jinger has gone into labor.

Despite rumors to the contrary, it seems that Jinger is still pregnant.

Which is why some fans are upset to see that her hair color has changed slightly.

As you may know, there’s some debate as to whether or not it’s safe for pregnant women to color their hair.

It seems to be one of those arguments in which junk science and urban legends reign supreme, which is why many of Jinger’s Instagram followers saw fit to lecture her in the comments section of her latest Instagram photo.

“How can you safely dye hair while pregnant?” wrote one person.

“I guess I’ve always heard the dangers of the chemicals are an absolute no during pregnancy,” another remarked.

Some fans took a subtler route, confessing to ignorance on the matter, then promptly throwing shade:

“Love your hair Jinger! I wasn’t allowed to color mine when I was pregnant,” remarked one such follower.

“I was told it could harm the baby. Things must have changed since then.”

Others defended Jinger and pointed out that there’s no evidence that mothers can harm fetuses by coloring their hair.

“I’m a licensed cosmetologist and coloring is fine,” countered one person. 

“We do recommend holding off the bleach till done with pregnancy, but it’s really to each his own!”

Another wrote, “The colored parts in her hair don’t reach to the roots, so I’m pretty sure there’s no problem with it.”

Generally, when you’re looking for authoritative answers on a medical question, it’s best to look somewhere other than the comments on an Instagram post, and according to the American Pregnancy Association’s website, it’s perfectly safe for expectant moms to dye their hair:

“Although fairly limited, most research indicates the chemicals found in both semi-permanent and permanent dyes are not highly toxic and are safe to use during pregnancy,” the site reads.

“In addition, only small amounts of hair dye may be absorbed by the skin, leaving little that would be able to reach the fetus. As such, this small amount is not considered harmful to the fetus.”

So we guess Jinger is in the clear on this one.

But don’t expect her to take to IG and defend herself against the haters.

For one thing, that would go against Duggar protocol.

Aside from the family firebrand Derick Dillard, no one in the extended Duggar clan engages with online trolls.

And now that Derick has been fired by TLC, you can bet that Jim Bob is more adamant than other about maintaining a wholesome image on. social media.

On top of all that, Jinger has more serious concerns on her mind these days.

She’s reportedly in nesting mode these days, and she’ll soon be the first Duggar woman of her generation to welcome a child outside the state of Arkansas.

It’s a lot of pressure — and we say if Jinger wants to treat herself to some highlights, we should all just ease off and let the woman live!

Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family.

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Khloe Kardashian to Unborn Baby: Arrive Already! SHEESH!

Khloe Kardashian is getting anxious.

She’s getting ornery.

In short, she’s getting sick of literally waiting around for motherhood.

The reality star took to Snapchat over the weekend and made it clear that she isn’t just ready for motherhood…

… she’s ready for motherhood RIGHT AT THIS VERY MINUTE!

In a funny video shared to her social media account, Khloe rocked back and forth on a birthing ball on Saturday, clearly trying to motivate her body to speed up this whole labor process.

She then wrote as a caption to the footage that she’s “Bored AF” these days, which we do understand.

Very far along in her pregnancy, there’s not exactly much Khloe can do at the moment.

She’s constrained in her daily activities by her very large belly and she knows that she may need to rush off to the hospital any second.

That doesn’t allow for a great deal of freedom, although Khloe should try to enjoy this unique time in her life.

She can rest assured, after all, that things will soon pick up – big time!!! – one her little girl is born.

Indeed, Khloe and very serious boyfriend Tristan Thompson are expecting a daughter, hence the following caption penned by Kardashian to the photo above:

“We are ready whenever you are little mama.”

The 33-year old has spent the past few weeks posing in lingerie and showing off her baby bump on Instagram, but that can only kill so much time overall.

We’ve also heard that Khloe is staying in Cleveland, where Thompson is based, as she waits to go into labor.

(This could also explain her boredom.)

Kris Jenner is expected to be on hand for the arrival of her next grandchild, with Khloe’s siblings possibly flying in soon afterward.

“I can’t wait to meet my baby girl!” Khloe recently exclaimed on her app, adding:

“I often think about what she’ll look like and what her little personality will be like. She’ll be the perfect mix of me and Tristan — which is such a crazy thought, LOL.”

That is sort of nuts to ponder, isn’t it?

Creating a small human being who is a bit like you and a bit like the person to whom you made live in order to make this brand new life?

This has also been a crazy time as a whole for Khloe and her sisters.

To kick off the year, Kim Kardashian welcomed a third child via surrogate and named her Chicago.

Then, Kylie Jenner welcomed her first child about a month later and named her Stormi.

So the pressure is on Khloe to come up with a name even more unusual than that of these nieces, which may prove to be an impossible task.

Will she even try to do so?

Or will she and Tristan go for something a little more mainstream?

We’ll find out soon, folks!

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Khloe Kardashian Shares Message of Hope for Unborn Daughter

Khloe Kardashian is over it.

She was taken aback at first by the reveal her her child’s gender, as witnessed by viewers of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians finale on Sunday night, but now Khloe has shifted her focus.

She’s not just down with having a daughter…

… she has some words of wisdom to pass along to this unborn small human being.

The 33-year old posted a new blog entry on her app yesterday, where she answered fill-in-the-blank questions about her impending little girl.

It was titled “All My Hopes For My Daughter” and it focused on Kardashian’s fondest aspirations for her future bundle of joy.

It also took us back to the moment during which Khloe learned she was not having a son, despite her strong convictions otherwise.

“I can’t believe I’m having a girl! It was such a special moment and I’m so happy I got to share it with you guys,” she wrote to open this blog post.

That’s quite the turnaround for Khloe, who simply could not believe on the aforementioned finale that she was growing a girl inside her womb.

“I don’t feel like I’m having a girl at all. I’m like in a state of shock,” Khloe said over and over on air, making it sound like she was disappointed by the news.

But she later clarified a few things:

1. She has a boy named picked out, so that simply would have been easier.


2. She was simply surprised, due to her premonition of giving birth to a son.


3. She is pregnant, remember.

“God gives us what we need! His timing is never wrong! my hormones were IN RARE FORM for that news,” Khloe joked on Twitter shortly after the finale aired, adding:

“I am now so excited my daughter will have forever best friends with Chicago and Stormi!! God is great!!! Thank you Lord for our princess.”

Said princess is scheduled to enter the world at some point in the next four weeks.

In this blog entry, Kardashian writes that “it would be cool” for her kid to “speak many languages,” prior to getting very specific about the type of music she plans to bring her child up on.

“My baby is going to grow up listening to old school music,” Keeks explained.

Such as?

“We listen to it now. All Anita Baker, Michael McDonald, Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle, Michael Jackson…real music!”

As for dating? And as for when she’ll let her daughter watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians online or on television?

Not before she’s a teenager, Khloe says. For both these activities. 

But Kardashian also tackled some more serious topics in this post.

For example, the long-time star said she wants her baby to develop “loyalty and family unity.”

And, when asked if her daughter could excel at just one thing, the Revenge Body actress answered that she hopes it will be “self-love.”

Here’s a look at other ways Kardashian filled in the blanks to a few questions posed on her website:

Q: Tristan really wants our baby to be…
A: Forever healthy!

Q: The sister that will end up babysitting the most…
A: Kourt or Kim. They already have so many kids. What’s one more. LOL!

Q: It would be cool if my baby’s secret talent was…
A: Singing.

Q: I hope my baby isn’t afraid to…
A: Make new friends.

Q: The cousins I think my baby will be closest to are…
A: Chicago and Stormi

We seriously can’t get over the fact that those last two names are real.

But anyway: congrats again and best of luck, Khloe!

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Khloe Kardashian: Endangering Her Unborn Baby?!

Currently, Khloe Kardashian is pregnant with her first child.

While we don’t know her exact due date, we do know that she’s about 8 months along.

Which is why it’s odd that the reality star is currently in Japan.

Typically, pregnant women are discouraged from traveling by plane in their third trimester.

We’re no doctors, but we’re guessing extremely long flights over large bodies of water are especially frowned upon.

Perhaps that’s why Tristan Thompson is said to be deeply upset about Khloe’s recent travels,

“Tristan did not want her going at all. But she didn’t listen, and told him there was just no way she could pass it up,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.

Thompson reportedly fears not only that Khloe may have put her baby in danger, but also that he might miss the birth while she’s abroad.

“Tristan is just worried sick right now,” says the insider.

“He feels like she could have put their baby’s life in danger by flying so far away, especially since it is not too uncommon for women to go into labor early.”

Apparently, he’s not the only one who’s shown concern, as Khloe’s doctors recently cautioned her to take it easy.

“Khloe was told to slow down on numerous occasions, but she insisted that she go to Tokyo with her sisters for a promotional gig,” the source claims.

Khloe’s pregnancy has not been without complications, and it seems like this is not simply a case of Tristan being overprotective.

Khloe has stated on several occasions that she plans to slow down and take a hiatus from the spotlight after her baby is born.

These days, it seems she’s trying to cram as much activity into the final weeks of her pregnancy as possible.

And for obvious reasons, that’s a worrisome plan.

We can only hope that following her Japan trip, the expectant mother will heed the advice of her physicians and begin to take it easy.

Khloe recently revealed that she plans to give birth in Cleveland in order to be closer to Tristan, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Hopefully, that’ll be the end of her travels for the next few weeks.

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Kendra Caldwell SLAMMED for Endangering Her Unborn Child?!

Life is tough for a Duggar woman.

Like, real tough.

You get married as young as possible most of the time, and from then on out you’re pretty much just a baby factory. Yep, if your last name is Duggar and you have a uterus, you best believe that uterus is going to do some hard time.

Oh, and definitely be prepared to be judged for each and every choice, valid or terrible, you make while parenting your gaggle of kids.

One of your “duties” is to make yourself available to your husband at all times — meaning if he wants sex, well, then you better get to sexin’.

If you like fashion and beauty, you don’t have too many options, because you have to dress modestly and haircuts should be few and far between.

(Apparently perms are OK though? Whatever, Michelle.)

The Duggars believe so strongly in their fashion choices that it’s been actual news when one of the girls has worn pants. For real.

Now that we’ve gone over all that, let’s take a gander at this new photo of Joseph Duggar’s wife, Kendra Caldwell, with Amy Duggar:

With the rules of Duggar ladies fresh in your mind, there’s a good chance you see a few issues with the picture already, right?

If you don’t though, don’t worry — Amy posted this photo on Instagram, and you know her followers were ready and willing to tear this apart.

First, let’s take a look at Kendra’s attire here. Because yes, she is wearing a skirt while tubing!

“Is that a skirt in the snow?!” one concerned citizen asked.

Another said “It’s weird to me to be sledding in a skirt — it’s actually hilarious to me.”

For the Duggars though, the skirt does make sense. Kendra’s wearing pants underneath the skirt, but the skirt’s purpose is to hide any of her figure that might have shown through the pants.

Modesty, get it?

The bigger issue here for most people is that Kendra and Joseph just announced that they’re expecting their first child, so for Kendra to do a physical activity while pregnant, that’s not OK.

One person called this “not something you should do while pregnant,” and another said “Kendra um aren’t you pregnant not very wise.”

“I’m not her doctor but I do care about a precious unborn baby’s safety,” someone else wrote. “I don’t think people should intentionally do things that could cause harm to their unborn baby.”

“I would just not risk getting a injury to myself or my baby if it wasn’t a must,” yet another cautious commenter said. “I’m sure there is safer activities she can do while she’s pregnant that are fun and less risky.”

“She can flip on the tube or hit a bump or tree. I just don’t think it’s the best idea.”

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The thing is, and many of Amy’s followers pointed this out, Kendra is barely three months pregnant, if that. Doing some tubing down a hill like this isn’t going to hurt anything.

What do you think: should Kendra take her skirt and her fetus inside, or is she fine?

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Jill Duggar: Did She Just Reveal Her Unborn Baby"s Name?

It’s been four months since we first learned that Jill Duggar is pregnant with her second child, and while she’s not quite as tight-lipped about her expanding family as her sister, Jessa Duggar, Jill hasn’t offered fans many updates in recent weeks.

Granted, part of the reason for that is the fact that she and her son and husband are currently back in South America performing missionary work, and Internet connections are reportedly hard to come by in their village.

Even so, it seems that Jill is occasionally able to login and fill fans in on the status of her forthcoming bundle of joy.

Jill posted a lengthy blog post to her family’s official website yesterday, and she ended with a surprising reveal.

She started with the sad news that the grandfather of her husband, Derick Dillard, passed away last week.

Jill thanked fans for their support and explained that while the Dillards are enduring a difficult time, there’s a good deal of joy on the horizon:

“Although the past few days have brought sadness to our hearts, we’ve also had reason to celebrate, since Israel turned 2 years old just a few days ago!” Jill wrote.

She went on to offer fans an insight into her pregnancy as she approaches her third trimester:

“Little ‘Samuelito’ (as the locals call him) sometimes wakes mommy up at night now with his active kicking,” Jill wrote.

“We look forward to returning home soon to prepare for the birth (before we can’t fly anymore!).”

The “Samuelito” tidbit has been interpreted by some fans as Jill’s way of revealing that she’s planning on naming her baby Samuel.

It’s a tad traditional for a Duggar baby name, but it’s in keeping with Jill and Derick’s habit of choosing names that reflect their faith.

Their first child, Israel Dillard, was named in commemoration of of the Christian holy land and the country where Derick perfomed his earliest missionary work.

It may seem like a casual way to make such a big reveal, but Jill isn’t as secretive as other members of her family.

Plus, we suppose when you can only access the Internet once a week, you’re not as selective about what you share online.

Watch Counting On online for more from the Dillard clan.

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard: Slammed By Fans For Putting Israel, Unborn Child in Danger!

Pregnant Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard recently announced that they are returning to Central America for missionary work.

For a whole host of reasons, fans are worried about this.

While Jill Duggar’s return to Central America is part of her ongoing mission to serve God and the less fortunate, plenty of critics are wondering:

Is she putting her unborn child’s life in danger for it?!

Derick and Jill are already the parents of one child, Israel, who turns two in April, and his baby brother is scheduled to arrive this summer.

The Duggars’ propensity for procreating hard was a topic of concern for many fans throughout her time in Zika virus-stricken El Salvador.

Jill wasn’t even pregnant then, but the mere fact that she could be – the Duggars obviously don’t use birth control – made this an issue.

Now she is pregnant, though, and headed back.

The duo returned from El Salvador in August after a year, and earlier this year, we learned Jill and Derick are having a second son.

That made her decision a bit puzzling to many.

“We are planning to go back very soon,” Jill Duggar, who is due in July, said, adding that “we will come back for the birth of the baby.”

Quickly, many fans bashed the reality stars for putting their little boy and their future son in danger, however noble the couple’s intentions.

One follower asked: “What is wrong with Jill?”

“She nearly died in childbirth last time,” noted another. “I know that we are to trust the Lord but He gave us a brain with common sense.”

Valid points and questions, both.

Another fan asked: “What about the Zika virus? Why would they bother returning for just a couple of months, especially with Jill pregnant?”

The risk of Zika, lack of adequate prenatal care (especially with a high-risk VBAC delivery), and even flying in her third trimester are concerns.

“Why don’t they just wait another 6 months for the baby to be born and Jill to have time to recover after the delivery?” said yet another fan.

“Jill and Derick think about your children’s safety first!”

“And Derick is sick without a diagnosis… I feel he should get that under control before he returns to a country without good health care.”

Derick Dillard’s health problems are widely documented at this point, and could further complicate the situation if he’s not in top condition.

Last year, El Salvador advised women there not get pregnant until 2018 due to the mosquito-borne virus linked to brain damage in babies.

Health aside, their safety issues don’t end there.

“Every week, it seems like there would be different instances,” Jill recalled of the sometimes dangerous conditions they would encounter. 

Derick lamented the kidnapping, rape and murder in El Salvador that are just part of life there, which is sad on so many different levels.

Her sister Jessa Duggar added that the violence is no joke: “I know whenever we’ve been down there, we hear gunshots all the time.”

“It’s really intense down there, and I can’t imagine being home with a little one and hoping that your husband makes it back every night.”

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What do you think? Are they making a mistake?

Sound off in the comments below and tell us what you think of Jill and Derick’s decision to return to Central America given their situation.

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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna Chose a Name For Their Unborn Child

What wonderful news.

There is no baby, but there is talk of one between Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.

“Rob and Blac have already chosen a baby name and it’s Robert! The choice was a logical one for Rob and Blac thinks it’s a perfect name should they have a boy,” a source told Hollywood Life (Kardashian’s father passed away in 2003 from throat cancer).

“Robert is proud to carry on his father’s name and always wanted to keep his dad’s memory alive when he starts a family.”

It’s kind of sweet that this new relationship has allowed Kardashian to think about the future.

“The baby name talk has all been in good fun and they are enjoying tossing around options,” the source added.

“They still don’t know what they would use as a middle name for the child.”

What if the blessed child is a girl?  Will her name start with a certain letter?

Nope. Nope nope nope.  Shut it down, sayeth the couple

“Another thing Rob and Blac can agree on is that if they ever have a girl, her name will not start with a K.”

OK! Magazine claims that the couple are actually expecting (and want to use the storyline for their nonexistent reality show).

A source saw Chyna at the Polo Lounge inside the Beverly Hills Hotel.  She “sat at the bar, and when the bartender asked if she wanted to look at the cocktail men, she said ‘No alcohol.’”

Chyna made her way to a table shortly after, where she ordered water and a Diet Coke.

“A pregnancy is the only thing that would make her quit alcohol,” another source told the magazine.

“Clearly it’s early days, but it’s very likely, since she and Rob haven’t exactly been careful.”

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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna Chose a Name For Their Unborn Child

What wonderful news.

There is no baby, but there is talk of one between Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna.

“Rob and Blac have already chosen a baby name and it’s Robert! The choice was a logical one for Rob and Blac thinks it’s a perfect name should they have a boy,” a source told Hollywood Life (Kardashian’s father passed away in 2003 from throat cancer).

“Robert is proud to carry on his father’s name and always wanted to keep his dad’s memory alive when he starts a family.”

It’s kind of sweet that this new relationship has allowed Kardashian to think about the future.

“The baby name talk has all been in good fun and they are enjoying tossing around options,” the source added.

“They still don’t know what they would use as a middle name for the child.”

What if the blessed child is a girl?  Will her name start with a certain letter?

Nope. Nope nope nope.  Shut it down, sayeth the couple

“Another thing Rob and Blac can agree on is that if they ever have a girl, her name will not start with a K.”

OK! Magazine claims that the couple are actually expecting (and want to use the storyline for their nonexistent reality show).

A source saw Chyna at the Polo Lounge inside the Beverly Hills Hotel.  She “sat at the bar, and when the bartender asked if she wanted to look at the cocktail men, she said ‘No alcohol.’”

Chyna made her way to a table shortly after, where she ordered water and a Diet Coke.

“A pregnancy is the only thing that would make her quit alcohol,” another source told the magazine.

“Clearly it’s early days, but it’s very likely, since she and Rob haven’t exactly been careful.”

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Man Fails Paternity Test After DNA Test Reveals Unborn Brother is Father of Child

A Washington State man failed a paternity test after doctors revealed his twin was the father of his child … but there"s a big, unusual twist:

His twin was never born.

It sounds like a sci-fi plot, but the 34-year-old thus made history as the first ever case of a paternity test being fooled by a human chimera.

Translation: Someone with extra genes absorbed from a twin lost in early pregnancy; He absorbed DNA from his brother, who died in the womb.

It"s not clear at what point the fetus lost viability, but as many as one in eight single child births are believed to start as multiple pregnancies.

Occasionally, cells from the miscarried siblings are sometimes absorbed in the womb by a surviving twin. Which is what happened here.

The Washington couple took a paternity test after their son’s blood type didn’t match either parent. Understandably, they were alarmed.

After having a child with the help of fertility clinic procedures, they feared that sperm donors may have potentially been mixed up.

After the initial failed fertility test, they took a genetic ancestry test which suggested that the man was actually his son’s uncle.

The father’s sperm was found to have 10 percent of a genetic match to the infant, a discovery that led to the following conclusion:

The genes in his sperm were different to that in his saliva and it was concluded that the father is effectively the man’s own unborn twin.

Searches for chimeras are incredibly complicated, to say the least, as the genes only feature in detectable amounts in very few organs.

Yet more people turn to fertility clinics to have children, chimerism may become more common, as more multiple births are recorded.