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Kate Middleton’s Birth Plan Will Make History in England

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I don't know about you, but I'm already hunkering down for the arrival of the royal baby. I've planned a menu of small British heir-approved apps (in case you're curious, everything will be served "mini" and come with a British flag, we'll sip mocktails and say "Cheerio!" and "Brilliant!" as often as possible... read more

Dealing With Pregnancy Constipation? Try These 5 Simple Tips!

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Pregnant women and their bowels. Constipation. Maybe it’s too much information -- certainly we often don’t feel comfortable bringing it up in conversation even with our closest of friends -- but a new study from Loyola University Medical Center shows that nearly three-quarters of women experience constipation at some point during... read more

Say What?! Parents-to-Be Planning a Dolphin-Assisted Birth in Hawaii

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Is this a real thing or is this a real thing? Mama-to-be Heather Barrington plans to have a dolphin-assisted birth in the ocean off he shores of Pahoa, Hawaii. The expectant mom and her husband, Adam Barrington, are in Hawaii awaiting their baby's arrival as well as prepping for the dolphin-assisted delivery with Star Newland,... read more

Brave Mom Gave Birth During the Oklahoma Tornado: Read Her Amazing Story

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Though mom-to-be Shay-la Taylor knew full well about the severe weather watch happening in Moore, Oklahoma, the news wasn't enough to keep her baby-on-board from making his chaotic debut! In the midst of the Oklahoma tornado, as Moore Medical Center nearly fell to pieces around her, Shay-la was in labor with her second baby boy! But... read more

Kate Middleton’s Meal-Prepping Crash Course: What Moms-to-Be Can Make Ahead Before Baby Arrives

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As our girl's due date draws nearer and nearer, it's no surprise to see that Kate Middleton has started nesting! The Duchess was spotted a few weeks ago shopping for decor for her home with Prince William. But lately, rumor has it that the Duchess of Cambridge has been taking cooking classes from... read more

What Do You Think of Kim Kardashian’s 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

Hilarious ‘Men in Labor’ Video Is a Must-See (WATCH!)

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There are some days where I hate the Internet and then there are days that I kiss the earth and thank tech teams the world over for this marvelous invention -- and today is one of those days. For Mother's Day, two men set out to confirm what all women know is true: men don't understand what... read more

3 Things All Moms-to-Be Should Do Before Baby’s Birth

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Even if you are not a first time mom, the medical process of the typical hospital birth can be overwhelming, creating uncertainty about what is necessary, what you have a choice about, and what is right for you. The birth experience is fast-moving and filled with intense emotions. Mothers normally place their trust and faith... 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

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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