pregnancy

How Kate Middleton’s Birth Announcement Will Be a First for the Royal Family

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Soon-to-be parents Kate Middleton and Prince William are looking to add a little spice to the traditional palace birth announcement when the duo's royal bebe arrives next month. Traditionally, royal staffers post a bulletin signed by the mum's medical team on an easel on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, while at the same... read more

Why Some Doctors Say a Glass of Wine a Day Is Safe for Moms-to-Be

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A new study published in the journal BMJ Open says that pregnant women can drink up to one glass of wine a day without harming their child's neurodevelopment. In Britain, University of Bristol researchers recruited nearly 7,000 ten-year-old children to undergo a 20-minute assessment that tested their dynamic balance -- both walking on... read more

Photos from Our New York City Summer Glow on the Go Event!

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A few weeks ago, we invited our NYC Bumpies to come hang out with us, our amazing co-host Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, and a dozen of our favorite pregnancy vendors for an evening of pampering, fun and (most importantly!) free stuff. While our mamas-to-be snacked on mini cupcakes, veggies and dip... read more

New Research Suggests Planning a Home Birth Could Be Safer — Do You Agree?

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According to the results of a new study put together by a team of Dutch researchers, women with low risk pregnancies who choose to give birth at home have a lower risk of suffering from severe complications when compared to women who planned a hospital birth. The study, performed in the Netherlands (which... read more

Enter to Win the Ultimate Royal Registry!

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Feeling like you deserve the royal treatment, mama? We do, too! We've been on Kate Middleton pregnancy watch since the moment the two were married (can you believe it's been two years already?!), stood by with bated breath as they traveled down their very royal road to their very royal pregnancy... read more

Scan This: Breast Pump for Working Moms (WATCH!)

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If you're planning to breastfeed we highly recommend you invest in a good quality breast pump -- and we love the Medela Pump In Style (especially if you're going to be a working mama)! It's portable, powerful and discrete for your trips to and from work. It also comes with a freezer bag complete...

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20 Moments That Made You Realize You’re a Daddy

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Father's Day is just a hop, skip and a jump away and it's time to celebrate the dudes' who've made it possible for us to become mothers. Though we love them, sometimes hate them and always wish they'd take a more active interest in doing the laundry (and the dishes), we've got to admit: There's... read more

Amazing New Pregnancy ‘Belt’ Lets Dad Feel Baby Kick for the First Time (WATCH!)

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Pregnancy is a beautiful nine-month whirlwind adventure that, in the end, will completely change everything. But while baby's busy cooking in mom's belly, there can come a point where daddy-to-be feels a little left out. It's not that we don't want him to be part of the adventure every step of the way, it's just... read more

Inspiring Dadpreneur: Neil Grimmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Plum Organics

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We've been hitting up moms who are entrepreneurs and businesswomen and finding out what it's like for them to start and run a company. Now that we're gearing up for Father's Day, we thought why not get the behind-the-scenes scoop from a dad who's similarly juggling career and family? And what better person to... read more

It’s Official! Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Expecting a Baby Boy

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Looks like it's going to be something borrowed and something blue for Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez! The parents-to-be confirmed that they are planning to welcome a baby boy this fall. Speaking with reporters at opening night of the Champs-Elysées Film Festival where he's serving as this year's honorary president, Olivier spilled the... read more