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Pippa Middleton pictured shopping ahead of baby’s birth

Grabbing some baby clothes?

She’s just weeks away from giving birth!

Pippa Middleton is getting ready to welcome her first child with husband James Matthew very soon.

The sister of Kate Middleton stepped out in a pretty blue frock looking simply radiant with her growing bump.

Pippa was holding a few shopping bags so she could be doing some last minute shopping for the soon to arrive newborn.

The due date is set for October, so Pippa could be days away from giving birth. As with her sister, the 35-year-old will probably give birth in the prestigious Lindo Wing at St Mary’s hospital in London.

According to recent reports she was seen leaving the hospital last week after visiting the wing for an hour or so.

She could also be considering Portland Hospital where Lady Sarah Chatto had her children.

Pippa announced her pregnancy in June and said her pregnancy has gone well.

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“I was lucky to pass the 12-week scan without suffering from morning sickness. That meant I was able to carry on as normal,” she revealed to Waitrose Weekend.

Pippa also said she was having a ‘zen like pregnancy’ thanks to meditation.

‘I signed up to a beginners’ meditation class recently to master the tools essential for performing it effectively. 

‘This involved learning to meditate twice daily, ideally for 20 minutes, chanting a mantra, while sitting upright, eyes closed and focused.

‘The idea is that your “meditation window” takes your mind and body into a state of pure rest — better than the kind that sleep could give you. Most importantly, it allows an opportunity to restore and nourish both mind and body.’

Pippa will be garnering advice from her sister and mother of three Kate who will be passing on her invaluable knowledge.

James’ younger brother Spencer has also recently become a father, so he will be on hand to pass on any other tips.  

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