Kim Kardashian’s Bumpy Road to Baby No. 3: Pregnancy Health Scares, Surrogacy & More

Written By | Mona Khalifeh

Baby No.3 is here for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West and boy, was it a bumpy road!

From dealing with placenta accreta after she gave birth to North West to suffering from preeclampsia while pregnant with Saint West, Kim’s been through the ringer when it comes to carrying those cute babies! Luckily, Kimye did their research and now they’re “really thankful” they went down the surrogacy route to complete their family of five.

While we patiently await all the must-see pics of their baby girl, let’s take a look back at the journey Kim took to get here!

KIM ANNOUNCES FIRST HER PREGNANCY

In December 2012, Kim announced her first pregnancy with then-boyfriend, Kanye West. The future parents were congratulated by friends and family, with Kim’s sister Kourtney Kardashian tweeting,  “Been wanting to shout from the rooftops with joy and now I can! Another angel to welcome to our family.”

KIM STRUGGLES WITH HEALTH ISSUES WHILE PREGNANT

Kim suffered health scares early on in her first pregnancy. Kim documented the scary moment in an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, “It hurts so badly,” Kim cried as she lied in the doctor’s office. “I can never do this again.”

KIM SHOWS OFF BABY BUMP AT MET BALL

In May 2013, Kim showed off her bump at fashion’s biggest night. After walking the red carpet, Kanye serenaded his very-pregnant love, singing, “You’re so awesome!”