Baby Bump: Baby Born in the Caul


Updated 08/23/08 7:21 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 25 comments

Baby Bump: Baby Born in the Caul

Every pregnant woman wonders when her water is going to break. Will she be at work or wet the floor? Who will clean up the liquid mess while she rushes to the hospital? Well, some mamas-to-be never experience the gushing and it's not because their doctor ruptures the bag of waters for them. Though it's rare, some babies are born in the caul, meaning they are delivered in the amniotic sac. Read more

Jessica Alba's Baby Haven Was Born in the Caul; See What That Means


Updated 10/10/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Does Born in the Caul Mean?

It's hard to surprise an experienced mama, but that's just what happened when Jessica Alba gave birth to baby Haven in August. In addition to welcoming a daughter who didn't look like her big sister, Jessica Alba told People that the tot arrived still enclosed in her amniotic sac — otherwise known as in the caul. Such births are extremely rare, but as the proud papa noted, "She was born in her Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Eric Carle Kids Party

Calling all Eric Carle fans: here's a Hungry Caterpillar party you won't want to miss! Jessica Alba's baby was born in her amniotic sac. See what that really means. 10 DIY ideas for decorating for Halloween! 12 unglamorous but necessary items to have at home after giving birth. New highchairs even design-oriented mamas will love! These 10 tots have enviable talents! Is Let's Rock Elmo the hot Read more