How Meghan plans to be an 'unconventional' royal mum

Meghan Markle plans to do things differently to royal mums who've come before her when her first child arrives in the coming weeks.

The Duchess of Sussex, 37, has said she doesn't want help with the baby following their arrival in late-April.

A friend of Meghan, 37, has toldExpress New! magazine the mum-to-be doesn't want "a team of nannies" waiting to help her.

"She is determined not to do things the conventional way," the friend said.

"Meghan's already told Palace chiefs that she and Harry want to be hands-on parents.

“She doesn't want a team of nannies, which is unheard of for a new mum in the royal household.

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"Meghan feels she wants to show other women out there that she's independent and strong and can relate to new mums who don't have the luxury of having a lot of extra help."

The friend has also claimed Meghan is planning a natural birth.

"Meghan is determined it will be a totally natural experience and she's insisting absolutely no pain relief," they added.

"She's practising a series of yoga labour coping techniques that mainly focus around breathing patterns and also chanting in rhythm to overcome pain."

The Duchess' mother, Doria Ragland, is expected to be in the UK ahead of the birth and will help her daughter adjust to life as a new mum.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving into their new home in Frogmore Cottage in Windsor soon.