Was Posh pushing it to have a fourth Caesarean?

By Julia Lawrence


Jayne Hughes struggled to look her obstetrician in the eye as she faced him across the consulting table, feeling sheepish and embarrassed after confessing she was pregnant again.

Jayne was expecting her fourth baby. Significantly, if this pregnancy were to progress, it would mean her going through a fourth Caesarean.

After the birth of her third child, Benjamin, three years earlier, doctors had strongly advised Jayne not to have any more children because by that point she had been through three Caesareans already — which is regarded as the accepted ‘safe’ upper limit.

Family fortune: Jayne Hughes, pictured with three of her four children, Jonathan, 11, Ben, 10 and Laure, seven, says she feels lucky her fourth pregnancy ended safely


Since she and her husband Mark already had two boys and a girl, who is severely disabled with a debilitating premature ageing disorder, they had been more than happy to follow the medical advice they’d been given.

‘Mark was going to have a vasectomy but we kept putting it off,’ says Jayne.

‘To be honest, we were so exhausted most of the time that the risk of me becoming pregnant again seemed very slight indeed.’

But one rare amorous evening, and an accident with a contraceptive, later, and Jayne, 45, and Mark, 38, found themselves back at Liverpool Women’s Hospital ‘feeling like a couple of idiots who really should have known better’.

Jayne, who runs a charity, and Mark, a food safety consultant, had been warned there was a serious risk that she could die if she didn’t terminate the pregnancy.

Her three previous Caesareans had left her womb with so much scar tissue there was a big risk it could rupture, either before or after delivery, resulting in Jayne bleeding to death.

There was also the risk of the baby being starved of oxygen, leaving it severely disabled.

‘I was strongly advised by doctors not to go ahead with the pregnancy,’ says Jayne, from Wallasey on the Wirral.

‘But I was already 17 weeks pregnant at that stage, and had seen the baby kicking healthily on the scan, in which it actually looked as though it was waving at me.

‘I couldn’t abort a healthy baby. Mark and I talked it through and decided that, although there was a huge risk, it was one we had to take.’

Jayne’s predicament bears a close resemblance to that of Victoria Beckham, who gave birth to her fourth child at the weekend — a daughter named Harper Seven — by Caesarean section.

She had already gone under the knife for the births of her three boys, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz, reportedly all on doctors’ orders.

And 37-year-old Victoria reportedly opted for a fourth C-section when she had her daughter at a California maternity clinic.

The Beckhams, pictured with sons (from left to right) Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo, have said Harper will be their last baby


Much has been made of Victoria’s numerous Caesareans, which, she has always insisted, were not due to her being ‘too posh to push’ but were rather the result of an unspecified medical issue.

With a six-year gap following the birth of her youngest son, most people assumed she had followed the accepted unwritten rule that three C-sections were enough.

So was Victoria, like Jayne, taking an enormous risk and putting her health on the line in her quest for a much-wanted daughter?

According to consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Clive Spence-Jones, a fourth Caesarean — or even a fifth or sixth — is not the automatic health disaster many people assume it to be, although risks do exist.

Currently, 23 per cent of births in the UK are carried out by C-section, but many hospitals have much higher rates.

For example, at London’s Portland private maternity hospital, where Mrs Beckham had her previous babies, the rate is around 52 per cent — 36 per cent of them planned and 16 per cent unplanned.

Although it isn’t impossible for a woman to give birth naturally after a previous Caesarean, few do — usually on the advice of their obstetrician, due to the risk of old scar tissue rupturing
during labour. ‘The main worry is that the placenta will implant on a section of the uterus wall in which there is scar tissue from the previous operation,’ Mr Spence-Jones explains.

‘This will not separate as easily after delivery, leading to a greater risk of haemorrhaging.

‘Also, the effect is cumulative. The more operations a woman has, the more scar tissue is produced, increasing the risk of the uterus becoming stuck to either the bladder or the bowel, again leading to greater risk of complications and further surgery.

‘There is the risk, albeit very slight, that old scar tissue, which is not as elastic as skin, could rupture during pregnancy or childbirth if a woman opts for a natural delivery following a Caesarean. In this case, the risk is said to be one in 200.’

Babies born naturally are understood to have a much lower risk of respiratory problems, and are also exposed to protective bacteria as they pass through the birth canal, helping their immune system to develop.

That said, Mr Spence-Jones says he has known women who have safely given birth in the UK to as many as seven or eight healthy babies, all by Caesarean section.

Jayne's predicament bears a close resemblance to that of Victoria Beckham, pictured, who gave birth to her fourth child at the weekend - a daughter named Harper Seven - by Caesarean section


Four years ago, Debra Hicks, from Taunton, Somerset, gave birth to her eighth — and last — baby by Caesarean. She was still three babies short of the world record, however, which is held by Kristina House, from the U.S., who, according to the Guinness World Records, had 11 Caesareans between 1979 and 1998.

‘The important thing is to differentiate between planned and emergency Caesareans,’ says Mr Spence-Jones.

‘There is no reason why a healthy woman, with the right medical supervision, cannot have four Caesareans perfectly safely.’

Jayne’s medical team took no chances with her. She was hospitalised, with complete bed rest, for the last four months of her pregnancy.

She’d had no such supervision during her three previous deliveries with Amy, 19, Jonathan, 11 and Benjamin, ten.

‘Amy was delivered early, as there were fears that she was not developing properly,’ says Jayne.

‘It later turned out she had the congenital disorder Cockayne Syndrome.

‘I had elective Caesareans with my two subsequent pregnancies, as I was told there was a risk of my uterus rupturing. Having already been through hell with Amy, it wasn’t something I was prepared to risk.

‘I was checked four times a day, and I wasn’t even allowed out of bed to stretch my legs or visit the bathroom. My life consisted of reading magazines and waiting.’

When Laura was born, weighing a healthy 5lb 6oz, on August 14, 2003, Mark and Jayne’s relief was enormous.

Like the Beckhams, who have said Harper will be their last baby, the Hughes decided to eradicate the risk of any more accidental pregnancies.

‘I was sterilised there and then,’ says Jayne.

‘We love Laura to bits, but I think we’ve pushed our luck as far as we want to.’


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Was Posh pushing it to have a fourth Caesarean?

By Julia Lawrence


Jayne Hughes struggled to look her obstetrician in the eye as she faced him across the consulting table, feeling sheepish and embarrassed after confessing she was pregnant again.

Jayne was expecting her fourth baby. Significantly, if this pregnancy were to progress, it would mean her going through a fourth Caesarean.

After the birth of her third child, Benjamin, three years earlier, doctors had strongly advised Jayne not to have any more children because by that point she had been through three Caesareans already — which is regarded as the accepted ‘safe’ upper limit.

Family fortune: Jayne Hughes, pictured with three of her four children, Jonathan, 11, Ben, 10 and Laure, seven, says she feels lucky her fourth pregnancy ended safely


Since she and her husband Mark already had two boys and a girl, who is severely disabled with a debilitating premature ageing disorder, they had been more than happy to follow the medical advice they’d been given.

‘Mark was going to have a vasectomy but we kept putting it off,’ says Jayne.

‘To be honest, we were so exhausted most of the time that the risk of me becoming pregnant again seemed very slight indeed.’

But one rare amorous evening, and an accident with a contraceptive, later, and Jayne, 45, and Mark, 38, found themselves back at Liverpool Women’s Hospital ‘feeling like a couple of idiots who really should have known better’.

Jayne, who runs a charity, and Mark, a food safety consultant, had been warned there was a serious risk that she could die if she didn’t terminate the pregnancy.

Her three previous Caesareans had left her womb with so much scar tissue there was a big risk it could rupture, either before or after delivery, resulting in Jayne bleeding to death.

There was also the risk of the baby being starved of oxygen, leaving it severely disabled.

‘I was strongly advised by doctors not to go ahead with the pregnancy,’ says Jayne, from Wallasey on the Wirral.

‘But I was already 17 weeks pregnant at that stage, and had seen the baby kicking healthily on the scan, in which it actually looked as though it was waving at me.

‘I couldn’t abort a healthy baby. Mark and I talked it through and decided that, although there was a huge risk, it was one we had to take.’

Jayne’s predicament bears a close resemblance to that of Victoria Beckham, who gave birth to her fourth child at the weekend — a daughter named Harper Seven — by Caesarean section.

She had already gone under the knife for the births of her three boys, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz, reportedly all on doctors’ orders.

And 37-year-old Victoria reportedly opted for a fourth C-section when she had her daughter at a California maternity clinic.

The Beckhams, pictured with sons (from left to right) Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo, have said Harper will be their last baby


Much has been made of Victoria’s numerous Caesareans, which, she has always insisted, were not due to her being ‘too posh to push’ but were rather the result of an unspecified medical issue.

With a six-year gap following the birth of her youngest son, most people assumed she had followed the accepted unwritten rule that three C-sections were enough.

So was Victoria, like Jayne, taking an enormous risk and putting her health on the line in her quest for a much-wanted daughter?

According to consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Clive Spence-Jones, a fourth Caesarean — or even a fifth or sixth — is not the automatic health disaster many people assume it to be, although risks do exist.

Currently, 23 per cent of births in the UK are carried out by C-section, but many hospitals have much higher rates.

For example, at London’s Portland private maternity hospital, where Mrs Beckham had her previous babies, the rate is around 52 per cent — 36 per cent of them planned and 16 per cent unplanned.

Although it isn’t impossible for a woman to give birth naturally after a previous Caesarean, few do — usually on the advice of their obstetrician, due to the risk of old scar tissue rupturing
during labour. ‘The main worry is that the placenta will implant on a section of the uterus wall in which there is scar tissue from the previous operation,’ Mr Spence-Jones explains.

‘This will not separate as easily after delivery, leading to a greater risk of haemorrhaging.

‘Also, the effect is cumulative. The more operations a woman has, the more scar tissue is produced, increasing the risk of the uterus becoming stuck to either the bladder or the bowel, again leading to greater risk of complications and further surgery.

‘There is the risk, albeit very slight, that old scar tissue, which is not as elastic as skin, could rupture during pregnancy or childbirth if a woman opts for a natural delivery following a Caesarean. In this case, the risk is said to be one in 200.’

Babies born naturally are understood to have a much lower risk of respiratory problems, and are also exposed to protective bacteria as they pass through the birth canal, helping their immune system to develop.

That said, Mr Spence-Jones says he has known women who have safely given birth in the UK to as many as seven or eight healthy babies, all by Caesarean section.

Jayne's predicament bears a close resemblance to that of Victoria Beckham, pictured, who gave birth to her fourth child at the weekend - a daughter named Harper Seven - by Caesarean section


Four years ago, Debra Hicks, from Taunton, Somerset, gave birth to her eighth — and last — baby by Caesarean. She was still three babies short of the world record, however, which is held by Kristina House, from the U.S., who, according to the Guinness World Records, had 11 Caesareans between 1979 and 1998.

‘The important thing is to differentiate between planned and emergency Caesareans,’ says Mr Spence-Jones.

‘There is no reason why a healthy woman, with the right medical supervision, cannot have four Caesareans perfectly safely.’

Jayne’s medical team took no chances with her. She was hospitalised, with complete bed rest, for the last four months of her pregnancy.

She’d had no such supervision during her three previous deliveries with Amy, 19, Jonathan, 11 and Benjamin, ten.

‘Amy was delivered early, as there were fears that she was not developing properly,’ says Jayne.

‘It later turned out she had the congenital disorder Cockayne Syndrome.

‘I had elective Caesareans with my two subsequent pregnancies, as I was told there was a risk of my uterus rupturing. Having already been through hell with Amy, it wasn’t something I was prepared to risk.

‘I was checked four times a day, and I wasn’t even allowed out of bed to stretch my legs or visit the bathroom. My life consisted of reading magazines and waiting.’

When Laura was born, weighing a healthy 5lb 6oz, on August 14, 2003, Mark and Jayne’s relief was enormous.

Like the Beckhams, who have said Harper will be their last baby, the Hughes decided to eradicate the risk of any more accidental pregnancies.

‘I was sterilised there and then,’ says Jayne.

‘We love Laura to bits, but I think we’ve pushed our luck as far as we want to.’


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Delighted Victoria and David name their little girl Harper Seven Beckham

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Victoria 'doing well' after welcoming fourth child
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


After months of speculation, David and Victoria Beckham have announced they have decided to call their little girl Harper Seven Beckham.

David confirmed the news on his Facebook page after he and wife Victoria welcomed the baby, who weighed 7lb 10oz, at 7.55am yesterday morning.

The footballer wrote: 'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA.


'Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx'

The Seven in the name is believed to be a reference to David's football number when he played for Manchester United and England, while the Harper could be referring to Harper's Bazaar magazine or perhaps To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee.

Proud: David announced the baby's name on his Facebook page


A close friend of the couple said: 'Harper is an old English name, something Victoria has always liked. Seven is a very lucky happy number and the baby was born just after 7am, in the seventh month.'

Following the birth of the couple's fourth child, a spokesperson said: 'David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.

‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'


Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The child was born by elective Caesarean, in the same way as the Beckhams' older children.

And a source told The Sun that David was so happy about the new arrival that he was literally crying with joy.

The insider said: 'David has been crying with joy. They are all so happy.'

The pair are also said to be 'stunned' because the little girl looks so much like Victoria did when she was a baby.

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the Beckhams, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.

And bets of what their little girl will grow up to be are already being placed and the Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power has offered odds of 100:1 on Harper following in dad’s footsteps and going out for the England Women’s team.

The odds of her becoming a singer in the mode of her former Spice Girl mother are 16:1.




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Delighted Victoria and David name their little girl Harper Seven Beckham

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Victoria 'doing well' after welcoming fourth child
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


After months of speculation, David and Victoria Beckham have announced they have decided to call their little girl Harper Seven Beckham.

David confirmed the news on his Facebook page after he and wife Victoria welcomed the baby, who weighed 7lb 10oz, at 7.55am yesterday morning.

The footballer wrote: 'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA.


'Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx'

The Seven in the name is believed to be a reference to David's football number when he played for Manchester United and England, while the Harper could be referring to Harper's Bazaar magazine or perhaps To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee.

Proud: David announced the baby's name on his Facebook page


A close friend of the couple said: 'Harper is an old English name, something Victoria has always liked. Seven is a very lucky happy number and the baby was born just after 7am, in the seventh month.'

Following the birth of the couple's fourth child, a spokesperson said: 'David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.

‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'


Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The child was born by elective Caesarean, in the same way as the Beckhams' older children.

And a source told The Sun that David was so happy about the new arrival that he was literally crying with joy.

The insider said: 'David has been crying with joy. They are all so happy.'

The pair are also said to be 'stunned' because the little girl looks so much like Victoria did when she was a baby.

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the Beckhams, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.

And bets of what their little girl will grow up to be are already being placed and the Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power has offered odds of 100:1 on Harper following in dad’s footsteps and going out for the England Women’s team.

The odds of her becoming a singer in the mode of her former Spice Girl mother are 16:1.




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Harper Seven Beckham

David Beckham announced hours after Victoria Beckham gave birth to a healthy baby girl in L.A. Sunday morning. The Seven in the name is believed to be a reference to David’s football number when he played for Manchester United and England, while the Harper could be referring to Harper’s Bazaar magazine or perhaps To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee, according to the source Daily Mail. 

The soccer star David Beckham and his former “Spice Girls” singer wife Victoria Beckham, after months of speculation,  have announced they have decided to call their little girl Harper Seven Beckham.

According to the sources, the dreamy first daughter of David and Victoria Beckham, Harper Seven Beckham weighed in at 7lb 10oz when she was delivered via cesarean section in Los Angeles on Sunday.
David Beckham wrote on his Facebook page breaking the news: “I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham… She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10 oz and arrived at 7:55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx.”

Delighted Victoria and David Beckham welcome 'happy and healthy' 7lbs 10oz baby girl

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Pair want to 'get to know' their new daughter before deciding on a name
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


For years their house has been dominated by boys but Victoria and David Beckham have finally got the little girl they have been hoping for.

The couple announced their fourth child was born at 7.55am today and weighed 7lbs and 10oz.

A spokesman said: ‘David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.


‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'

The child was born by elected Caesarean, in the same way as her older children.

The Beckhams, who have been married for almost 12 years, have yet to release a name for their baby girl.

A close friend said: ‘There is no name as yet. They are going to spend a little time getting to know her before choosing the name.’

The couple are widely expected to stick to showbiz form with something unusual.

Reports suggested Luna was being considered as a name by the pair, while another touted Beverly, as a reference to Beverly Hills, as another possibility.

The couple also turned to their sons for ideas but apparently rejected Romeo's suggestion outright.

Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The youngster, a huge fan of Justin Bieber, announced his thoughts after his mother's first scan when she was told she was expecting a fourth son.

'When we got told it was a boy, one of the boys, my middle son Romeo, said, "how about Justin Bieber as a name - Justin Bieber Beckham",' his father told a US talkshow.

'So now we know it's a girl, he's like, 'how about Justine Bieber Beckham".'

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the royal pair, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.


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Delighted Victoria and David Beckham welcome 'happy and healthy' 7lbs 10oz baby girl

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Pair want to 'get to know' their new daughter before deciding on a name
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


For years their house has been dominated by boys but Victoria and David Beckham have finally got the little girl they have been hoping for.

The couple announced their fourth child was born at 7.55am today and weighed 7lbs and 10oz.

A spokesman said: ‘David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.


‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'

The child was born by elected Caesarean, in the same way as her older children.

The Beckhams, who have been married for almost 12 years, have yet to release a name for their baby girl.

A close friend said: ‘There is no name as yet. They are going to spend a little time getting to know her before choosing the name.’

The couple are widely expected to stick to showbiz form with something unusual.

Reports suggested Luna was being considered as a name by the pair, while another touted Beverly, as a reference to Beverly Hills, as another possibility.

The couple also turned to their sons for ideas but apparently rejected Romeo's suggestion outright.

Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The youngster, a huge fan of Justin Bieber, announced his thoughts after his mother's first scan when she was told she was expecting a fourth son.

'When we got told it was a boy, one of the boys, my middle son Romeo, said, "how about Justin Bieber as a name - Justin Bieber Beckham",' his father told a US talkshow.

'So now we know it's a girl, he's like, 'how about Justine Bieber Beckham".'

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the royal pair, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.


source:dailymail