Princess Kiko enters Tokyo hospital ahead of delivery

Princess Kiko enters Tokyo hospital ahead of delivery

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Kiko, now 34 weeks pregnant with a possible heir to the throne, leaves for Aiiku Hospital in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Aug. 16 ahead of her expected delivery of her third child in early September. The princess has been diagnosed with a complication called partial placenta previa, and her hospitalization is aimed at ensuring a safe delivery, which will be carried out by Caesarean section. (Pool photo)

Princess Kiko has placenta displacement, may need Caesarean

Princess Kiko has placenta displacement, may need Caesarean

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Kiko, in this photo taken on July 12, has symptoms of placenta previa, a complication in which the placenta becomes implanted at a location lower than normal in the uterus, the Imperial Household Agency said on July 18.

Princess Kiko enters Tokyo hospital ahead of delivery

Princess Kiko enters Tokyo hospital ahead of delivery

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Kiko, now 34 weeks pregnant with a possible heir to the throne, leaves for Aiiku Hospital in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Aug. 16 ahead of her expected delivery of her third child in early September. The princess has been diagnosed with a complication called partial placenta previa, and her hospitalization is aimed at ensuring a safe delivery, which will be carried out by Caesarean section. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Princess Kiko has placenta displacement, may need Caesarean

Princess Kiko has placenta displacement, may need Caesarean

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Kiko, in this photo taken on July 12, has symptoms of placenta previa, a complication in which the placenta becomes implanted at a location lower than normal in the uterus, the Imperial Household Agency said on July 18. (Kyodo)