'18 Kids and Counting' Star Michelle Duggar Rushed to Hospital

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 8th 2009 06:20AM

Michelle Duggar, the mother of 18 kids with one on the way who stars on the TLC show that features her family, was taken to the hospital, PEOPLE reports.

The '18 Kids and Counting' mom was having gallbladder issues but her unborn baby is not in harm, according to a TLC rep.

"This weekend, Michelle Duggar was admitted to an Arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues," the rep said.

"The pain from a gallstone was generating some contractions. Just to be safe, she was airlifted a Little Rock, Ark., hospital, so that in the unlikely event that she had to be delivered early, she would be close to a NICU center. Though there were some fears that the baby was in trouble initially, it soon was discovered to be solely the gallstone causing the discomfort. Michelle is resting comfortably, and the baby is doing fine," the rep continued.

Duggar will stay in the hospital for a few days while doctors monitor her condition.

"Doctors want to observe Michelle in the hospital for the next couple of days, but it would appear that the pain medication they have given her for the gallstone has worked, and there is no need for immediate surgery. The hope is that any necessary surgery can be delayed until after she delivers," the rep added.

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Wednesday 10 February

By Pami

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If they Duggar can take care of their Children more power to them. On their Show they Said they go to thirft Store because it helps old clothes get a new home. Its up to them if they want more children. The book they wrote is helping bring money in to the home.

Thursday 01 April

By manriquez

jesus says in the last day,s it will be hard to bring up children the duggars should stop and think. they should be showing a good exsample not to have a ton of kid,s who is paying for all duggars seem,s to it,s the tax payers we have to pay cable so i guess were support all 19 kid.s not fair i too am a christain i know this world is not a place to bring up kid,s anymore to hard

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