( PEOPLE.com ) -- Michelle Duggar , star of TLC 's `` 18 Kids and Counting , '' was rushed to an Arkansas hospital over the weekend -- but her pregnancy with Baby No . 19 , not due until spring , was n't the reason for her dash to the doctor . `` This weekend , Michelle Duggar was admitted to an Arkansas hospital due to gallbladder issues , '' said a network rep. `` The pain from a gallstone was generating some contractions . Just to be safe , she was airlifted a Little Rock , Arkansas , hospital , so that in the unlikely event that she had to be delivered early , she would be close to a NICU center , '' the representative said . `` 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 now , Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar 's brood of 18 kids will have to get by without Mom at home . `` Doctors want to observe Michelle in the hospital for the next couple of days , '' said the rep , `` but it would appear that the pain medication they have given her for the 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 . '' The physician attending Duggar , Dr. Curtis Lowery of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences , told PEOPLE , `` We have every reason at present to expect that mother and baby will proceed with a healthy pregnancy . Mrs. Duggar is in good spirits and feeling much better . '' © 2010 People and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Star of TLC 's ` ` 18 Years and Counting '' rushed to the hospital . Was airlifted to hospital in case of pregnancy problems . A gallstone turned out to be the cause of death . Duggar is well and pregnancy is in good shape .