Michelle Duggar Rushed To Hospital With Gallbladder Issues

Reality TV mom Michelle Duggar, who is expecting her nineteenth child this spring, was rushed to an Arkansas hospital over the weekend.

“This weekend, Michelle Duggar was admitted to an Arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues,” says a network representative. “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.”

For the next little while the 18 Kids And Counting family, including dad Jim Bob, will have to manage without mom at home, as she will be staying in hospital to be monitored: “Doctors want to observe Michelle in the hospital for the next couple of days,” the rep explains. “But it would appear that the pain medication they have given her for ht 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.”

Michelle’s attending physician, Dr. Curtis Lowery of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is optimistic about her recovery: “We have every reason at present to expect that mother and baby will proceed with a healthy pregnancy,” he tells PEOPLE. “Mrs. Duggar is in good spirits and feeling much better.”

Get well soon, Michelle!