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When you check into a hotel, you pretty much know what you're going to get — a queen-sized bed, bleach-white towels, a remote control, TV, ice bucket, and a Bible in the nightstand. But do moms-to-be know what to expect when they arrive at the hospital to deliver their baby? To put a pregnant lady's mind at ease, hospitals offer (and encourage) expectant parents to tour the maternity ward Read more
A birthing plan outlines your wishes and preferences for delivery day. If you're a first time parent — be prepared for some surprises, but having a guide allows you to process your choices before your water breaks, and the adrenaline starts pumping. It also ensures ample time to discuss options with your partner and doctor so everyone hears your wishes loud and clear before your delivery room Read more
A new report from the UK says mothers and babies are being put at risk by serious shortages in maternity services. Apparently women are giving birth in units where there are not enough toilets or showers and women are rushed out of the rooms so more than one woman can give birth in a bed every day. Many of my friends fretted over their delivery room experience and whether or not they should opt Read more
Pregnancy usually allows parents nine months to prepare for baby's big debut. But even with nurseries complete, car seats safely secured and diapers stacked to the ceiling, many parents are hardly "ready" when the big moment arrives. And oftentimes birthing plans go to the wayside when unforeseen issues arise. On last night's episode of Notes from the Underbelly, Lauren unexpectedly went into Read more
After nine (almost 10) months of pregnancy, some mamas will do almost anything to get their babies out. And while many expectant women enter the hospital with a birth plan in place, once they know the end is in sight, they're often willing to try it all. Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of 10 overused birthing procedures that can put both Mom and her tot at risk during delivery. Take a Read more
Molly Sims and Soleil Moon Frye celebrate Liz Lange's 10th anniversary at Target — Celebrity Baby Scoop Gwyneth Paltrow's kids rock out at the Jay-Z/Kanye West concert — Celebrity Baby Blog When motherhood is embarrassing — BabyCenter Blog 14 things to stop doing if you want to be a happy mom — The Stir Time-tested tips for soothing crying babies — Parenting Baby names inspired by TV Read more
Full disclosure: I laughed out loud many times during The Dictator, knowing full well that I should have been offended instead. But what you see is what you get when it comes to Sacha Baron Cohen, and after movies like Bruno and Borat, you already know whether you'll be able to find humor in film about a horrifyingly ignorant world leader who's as naive, racist, and prejudiced as they come. I Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Katherine Martin about phrases that should never be uttered to a pregnant woman. Pregnancy is one of those times in life, similar to having a newborn, where almost everyone you meet will offer some kind of advice or have a Read more
Beyoncé Knowles made a dramatic entrance at last night's Met Gala in her sheer Givenchy gown. Even though Beyoncé has been rocking curve-hugging dresses since giving birth to Blue, this was by far the sexiest we've seen her showing off her postbaby body. Get a look, and find out about Beyoncé's plans for another baby in PopSugar Rush! Read more
Rick Santorum endorsed Mitt Romney last night in a late-night email to supporters. Santorum wrote that while there are areas where they disagree, "We certainly agree that abortion is wrong and marriage should be between one man and one woman." During the Republican primary, Mitt and Rick worked hard to woo conservative Americans, and social issues like contraception and abortion indeed played a Read more
