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    Kim Kardashian Admits That She's Finding Pregnancy Difficult And Painful

    Reality star Kim Kardashian is still getting the hang of this 'maternity wear' thing...

    By Lisa Potter
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    Reality star Kim Kardashian is still getting the hang of this 'maternity wear' thing...

    Kim Kardashian has revealed that she isn't finding her pregnancy as easy as she had hoped, and explains why she isn't sticking to conventional maternity wear.

    The reality star, who is expecting her first child in July (with beau Kanye West, just in case you've been living under a rock), has opened up about her 'difficult' pregnancy, telling E! News: 'Being pregnant is not as easy as my sister (Kourtney Kardashian) made it look or as my mom (Kris Jenner) has made it look.'

    'It's a little painful at times....I've gotten sick a couple of times and that puts you out especially when you travel. It's getting a little more difficult.'

    Kim, 32, also talked about her healthy cravings, saying: 'I'm craving carrots and ranch dressing. I used to love sweets, I used to love chocolate, can't even eat chocolate!'

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    With baby KimYe on the way, all eyes have been on the expectant mum- especially when it comes to her maternity style. And it's fair to say there have been some interesting wardrobe choices so far.

    Known for her showing off her curves, Kim Kardashian has struggled to find a style that suits her growing bump, refusing to tame down her usual sexy style, instead going for a trial-and error process of what suits her body shape.

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    KIM KARDASHIAN TO LAUNCH MATERNITY RANGE

    Kim recently took to her blog to explain why she isn't sticking to traditional maternity looks, writing: 'I’ve found that I’ve gained inches and I’ve gotten wider, but my belly hasn’t popped yet, so I struggle finding things that don’t make me look heavy.'

    'Some days my baby bump really shows, and some days it doesn’t… so I never really know what I’m going to look like.'

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    'I’m definitely having a lot of fun with my maternity fashion and love trying new things,' she added.

    'I want to share my pregnancy fashion tips with other expecting moms out there and I know it’s different for everyone; some women start showing sooner, others don’t start showing until later, but I want to share my own personal experiences with you guys along the way.'

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