Kate Middleton Shows Off Growing Baby Bump In Post-Babymoon Appearance

First Published: February 19, 2013 11:44 AM EST Credit: Getty Images

LONDON, England -- Caption Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits Hope House, an Action on Addiction women’s treatment centre on February 19, 2013 in LondonKate Middleton made her first public appearance since returning from her Caribbean babymoon on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old royal stepped out at Hope House in London, where she sported a MaxMara Studio dress.

“It’s lovely to be here,” she told the crowd, according to People.

The Duchess spent time visiting with women recovering from addiction, some of whom asked her about her upcoming pregnancy.

“I asked her if she was nervous about having a child, and she said it would unnatural if she wasn’t. It’s just human, isn’t it?” Lisa, mother of three told The Observer (via People).

Another woman, Natalie – who is also expecting – reportedly spoke with Kate about the complications she’s had with her pregnancy.

“She was saying she had been feeling unwell but was feeling better now,” the expecting mom said.

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