What Do You Think of Kim Kardashian’s Ridiculous, Over-the-Top Baby Shower Invitations?

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In my heart of hearts, I want to give Kim Kardashian every benefit of the doubt that I can. But when I heard that Kiki invited every A-lister to her posh baby shower (supposedly slated for June 2, y'all) with personalized music boxes that, when opened, played Kanye's hit, "Hey Mama",... read more

Is Beyonce Pregnant With BeyBey Number 2?

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Rumor has it that my favorite person in the universe and on the face of the entire earth is expecting BeyBey number two! E! News is reporting that the queen of all things ever created, Beyonce, is currently with child, even though B has remained tight-lipped on the family-of-three's plans to expand their... read more

Bed Rest During Pregnancy: Why Taking the Doctor’s Orders Could Be Dangerous

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New research on bed rest during pregnancy reveals that taking the doctor's orders may not be as helpful as previously recommended. According to the latest study, some specialists feel that the age-old treatment doesn't, in fact, seem to prevent the risk for premature birth -- it might actually worsen the risk. In a... read more

Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Why We’re So Touched By Her Powerful Decision

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In a beautifully heartfelt, honest and powerful op-ed for The New York Times, actress and six-time mama Angelina Jolie reveals her decision to undergo a double mastectomy: motherhood. The star, mom to Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox, details that she carries the  “faulty” gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases her... read more

Inspiring Mompreneur: Julie Pickens, CEO and Founder of Boogie Wipes

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Moms are amazing! And not just at being moms. We know plenty of mothers who are also savvy innovators and businesswomen, and we're in awe of what they do! We're getting up close and personal with them and finding out their secrets to success in our new Inspiring Mompreneur series. First up, Julie Pickens, CEO and... read more

Uh Oh! Royal Insider Reveals Kate Middleton’s Due Date

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Sheesh! These royal insiders need a lesson in secret keeping. Over the weekend, The Mail on Sunday reported that they had insider information on Kate's very royal (very top-secret!) due date. The Mail's top-secret source, who is described as a "friend of the pair" (some friend, huh?) told the paper, "Some of Kate... read more

Latest Save the Children Report Shows the U.S. Has Highest Rate of First-Day Infant Mortality

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In a recent report issued by the Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers (the first global analysis of newborn day-of-death data), yearly, more than 1 million babies pass away on the day they are born. The findings in the report also feature information from the Save the Children's Mother's Index,... read more

Surprise! Supplementing With Formula Could Help Moms Breastfeed for Longer

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Could supplementing formula for baby boost breastfeeding rates among new moms? According to the latest study, researchers say yes! The small study, published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that giving newborns a little bit of formula actually helps boost breastfeeding rates because the formula "primer" may help give new moms the... read more

Flu During Pregnancy: Could It Raise Baby’s Bipolar Disorder Risk?

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A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that a link exists between the flu in pregnancy and the instance of Bipolar disorder found in infants.

Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center studied 814 moms-to-be, and shows that infection made bipolar disorder four times more likely for baby. Though the overall risk for...

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Bumpie Buzz: Rachael Leigh Cook Is Pregnant!

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Rachael Leigh Cook and Her Husband, Daniel Gillies, Expecting Baby Number 1! -- CelebrityBabyScoop

Meet the 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2013 -- Working Mother

Moms-to-Be Get Punky at the Met Gala -- People Moms & Babies

Snooki Shares Her Baby Name Advice for Kim Kardashian -- CelebrityBabyScoop

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