Ask most expectant moms and they'll agree - apart from the joy of welcoming a new little boy or girl into the world, baby showers are the best part about being pregnant. And honestly, what's not to love? From presents to games to scrumptious party treats, baby showers may ostensibly be about stockpiling must-have items before the baby arrives, but they're actually an opportunity to celebrate women who are expecting and the tremendous job they've done so far! If you have a …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE You won't have to wait to become a full-fledged soccer mom Welcome to week 25 of your pregnancy. In week 24, you duked it out with stretch marks and scheduled a glucose screening test with your healthcare provider. While it's a good idea to keep that cocoa butter handy during week 25 - after all, stretch marks can happen at any time! - there are more than enough things going on during this period of your second trimester to keep you occupied. You may have noticed …
Giving birth is a remarkable experience, and while many deliveries occur in a hospital setting, more women are turning to alternatives like home birthing for greater intimacy during the labor process. From Pamela Anderson to Gisele Bundchen, many celebrity pregnancies have resulted in home births. Former television personality and actress Ricki Lake sang her praises of the experience, telling Parent and Child magazine, "That high is something I will never forget. The feeling that 'if …
Socialite Petra Ecclestone may be pregnant, but that hasn't stopped the Formula One heiress from looking like a million dollars in her ultra-sleek maternity clothing! While Ecclestone and her private investor hubby, James Stunt, never formally announced that they are expecting their first child, Ecclestone's growing baby bump has been photographed at a variety of red carpet events. On December 16, Ecclestone celebrated her birthday at Giorgio Baldi Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, …
Actress Samaire Armstrong, who stars on "The Mentalist," welcomed a bouncing baby boy over the weekend and made the happy announcement on Facebook on December 16. "Thank you so much for all the love," Armstrong wrote on the social networking site. "Will post pictures after a little rest. We're all doing wonderfully. It was an amazing experience and we couldn't be more thrilled with our new arrival. xoxo!" Armstrong announced that she was pregnant with her …
"House of Lies" actress Kristen Bell made headlines recently when she announced that she and fiance Dax Shepard of "Parenthood" are expecting their first child. Since making the remarkable announcement, Bell has shown off a versatile selection of pregnancy clothing! At the Sundance Institute Feature Film Program Reading of "Life Partners" in Culver City, California, Bell arrived in a gray sweater that concealed her growing baby bump, and looked amazing in the …
"Magic Mike" star Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, have made 2012 a year to remember, announcing on December 17 that they're expecting their first born. The couple, who met in 2006 on the set of the film "Step Up," tied the knot in 2009 at a private estate in Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. When asked earlier this year by People magazine about whether or not he was ready to start a family, the 32-year-old Tatum replied, "I'm …
YOUR CHANGING LIFE Better grab that cocoa butter - it's stretch mark season! Welcome to week 24 of your pregnancy. You're well past the hump of your pregnancy and it should all be easy street, right? Well, not exactly. Things you knew would happen eventually - like stretch marks - are finally starting to arrive during this trimester, and with them come a whole new host of concerns. If you don't want those itchy and shiny streaks to stretch across your skin, go for some cocoa …
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, who wed drummer Chris Tyrrell in January 2012, announced her pregnancy on December 7. "Chris & I are excited to announce that our Christmas gift has arrived a little early this year!" Scott wrote on Twitter. "We are having a BABY! We feel so blessed!!!" This exciting news is sure to please fans of the group, many of whom have eagerly embraced the romance between Scott and Tyrrell - the relationship even inspired one of Lady …
Known for hit comedies like "Rules of Engagement" and "The Big Bang Theory," actress Sara Rue has made a name for herself as one of television's funniest ladies. The New York City-born star, who currently appears on "Malibu Country," also made headlines when she announced that she is expecting her first child in early 2013 with husband Kevin Price. "I don't have any intention of limiting or monitoring anything while I'm pregnant because that …
