Ever since the Duchess of Sussex has announced she is expecting her first child, she has frequently been spotted rubbing her belly.
But what is the reason behind this habit and is there a meaning?
According to scientists, there is. A new study has shown that foetuses respond positively to their mother rubbing her belly.
Researchers at the University of Dundee in Scotland discovered that pregnant women that rubbed their bellies, bonded better with their babies that those that didn’t.

Meghan, 37, was recently spotted on stage at the British Fashion Awards, enthusiastically rubbing her bump on various occasions.
The palace announced her pregnancy back in October while she was in Australia on the official Royal Tour with Prince Harry.
The statement from the palace indicated that her baby would be due in the Spring which could mean anytime from March 20 to June 21.

Meghan’s mother Doria is expected to be on hand and Vanity Fair reported that she may be looking into a home birth.
“(Doria) wants to be on hand to help Meghan and Harry with the baby,” a source told the publication.
“Doria will be involved and if she’s involved she will be encouraging Meg to go for a natural birth.”