But there\u2019s a very good reason why the Duchess hasn\u2019t fallen pregnant yet.<\/p>\n
As part of their royal duties, Meghan and Harry are set to visit countries that pose the risk to visitors of contracting the Zika virus.<\/p>\n
Fiji and Tonga \u2014 two places listed on their tour itinerary, have been classified as posing \u201ca risk of Zika virus transmission,\u201d after a shock outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus.<\/p>\n
The UK\u2019s National Travel Health Network and Centre advises women to \u201cavoid conception while travelling and for up to six months on return\u201d when visiting countries where the virus is at large.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is recommended that you avoid becoming pregnant while travelling to an area with high or moderate risk of Zika virus<\/em> transmission, and for eight weeks after you return home.
\n\t\t\u201cIt is also recommended that you take folic acid supplements for 28 days before trying to get pregnant.
\n\t\t\u201cIf your male partner has travelled to an area with high or moderate risk of Zika virus transmission, you should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy and condoms during vaginal, anal and oral sex to reduce the risk of sexual transmission.
\n\t\t\u201cThese measures should be taken during travel and for six months after start of symptoms (if he does experience Zika symptoms or a Zika virus infection has been confirmed by a doctor) or following his return home (if he has no Zika symptoms).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n