Kim Kardashian West throws shower for baby number three and fans think she's hinted at gender

Kim Kardashian West has thrown a baby shower to celebrate the impending arrival of her third child, and fans seem to think she's hinted at the gender.

The Kardashians aren't known for their low-key events, and Kim Kardashian West's shower for her third baby didn't go against the family's taste for a lavish party.

Even though she hasn't revealed the due date of her third child, the mum got together with her family and friends to celebrate the arrival of baby number three to the Kardashian West clan.

The gorgeous party was documented on social media by the various guests, including sister Khloe Kardashian and friend Chrissy Teigen, and the theme got fans convinced Kim was hinting at the gender of her third child.

The reality TV star, who's already mum to North and Saint, decided to throw herself a 'Tea For Three' baby shower, in a house decorated with cherry blossoms and back-lit by a pink light.

Speaking to fans on videos she posted on her Snapchat account, Kim said: 'Okay guys, [this is] my baby shower for baby number three. It is a beautiful tea and cherry blossom forest.'

Because of the party's pink theme, Kim's fans took to social media to speculate that baby number three will be a girl.

One said: 'Absolutely beautiful!!! The cherry blossoms are grog! Congrats Kim & Family!! Here's 2 hoping it's another beautiful, healthy baby girl w/ all those pink blossoms!! Love u boo! ❤️💋'

Another commented: 'Its a girl👗', while a third wrote: 'Love the decor Kimmy!!! ❤️💋 Congrats beautiful on baby #3!! Hopefully, another healthy, beautiful baby girl I'm guessing w/ all those pink cherry blossoms! Great choice! 🌹'

Kim confirmed she was going to welcomed a third child via surrogate in September on a teaser for their reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, after months of speculation.

She hasn't revealed any other details of the pregnancy, but it's thought North and Saint's little brother or sister will be born early next year.

Kim and her husband, rapper Kanye West, opted to have their third child using a surrogate, after the mum was told by doctors that it wouldn't be safe for her to carry another baby.

Kim's younger sisters, Khloe and Kylie, who are also rumoured to be expecting little ones but haven't confirmed or denied the news, also attended the extravagant baby shower.