Though up to 25% of pregnancies sadly end in miscarriage, it has felt like a topic women avoid discussing. Until recently, that is.

Now more than ever, celebrity mothers are candidly sharing their stories with other women who have experienced the same heartbreak and loss. It’s absolutely important that these stars are helping to pave the way for others to openly deal with their pain — it helps set the tone for future discussions. We are so proud of celebrity mothers — and every mother! — who has the courage to share her story.

From Beyonce to Bethenny, these 9 celebrity moms had the courage to bare it all.

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Beyonce Knowles

Opening up about her struggle to conceive, Beyonce said, "About two years ago, I was pregnant for the first time and I heard the heartbeat, which was the most beautiful music I ever heard in my life. I picked out names, I envisioned what my child would look like... I was feeling very maternal. I flew back to New York to get my check up -- and no heartbeat. Literally the week before I went to the doctor, everything was fine, but there was no heartbeat. I went into the studio and wrote the saddest song I've ever written in my life. And it was actually the first song I wrote for my album. And it was the best form of therapy for me, because it was the saddest thing I've ever been through."

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From Blake and Brandy to Khloe K, we’ve got a hunch that 2013 might bring more than just career success to these leading ladies and their red-hot Hollywood partners. Take a peek at all of the celebrity divas we’re hoping will add mom-to-be to their resumes this year!

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Beyonce

Already very proud parents to their daughter, Blue Ivy, we’re hoping (err...more like begging) that Bey and Jay make room for one more in their famous brood. Can’t you just imagine how cute Blue would be as big sis to a baby brother or sister? Gah!

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