Pregnancy 'Cures' Woman of Cancer in Incredible Story

posted by Lisa Fogarty 13 hours ago in Pregnancy

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After giving birth and looking back at pre-baby life, a lot of women say they were reborn after becoming moms -- that their lives changed for the better and they can't imagine a world without their children. But one mom can actually say that her baby may have -- literally -- saved her life.

After noticing that she had developed inexplicable swelling under her ribs, Nicola Weller visited doctors and received the most dreadful news of all: she had a tumor in her uterus and they were unsure whether it was cancerous. The 29-year-old had to wait what must have been the worst 12 weeks of her life until her next medical scan. And that's when she received the most amazing news of her life.

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44 Is Not Too Old to Have a Baby

posted by Ericka Sóuter 16 hours ago in Pregnancy

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For some of us, the question isn't when is the perfect age to have a baby. Rather it's am I too old to have one? It's a scary reality hitting a lot of women these days. They may have dedicated most of their lives to careers and only recently realize they want a family or, like me, had one child and waited years before thinking about baby #2. Does that mean pregnancy is not in the cards for you? The answer is NO! If you have your doubts, read on.

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Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Announce Their Baby-Raising Plans

posted by Adriana Velez 16 hours ago in Pregnancy

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Guess who's feeling broody now? We hear Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have babies on the brain. And Mila has something very specific in mind: A source tells Radar Online that Mila "definitely wants children with Ashton and wants to raise them in her Jewish religion." Fortunately Ashton is just as excited about the idea of raising his children in the Jewish faith, even if he never converts.

Well great, both parents are in agreement. That helps! No one wants to grow up listening to their parents argue over how they're being raised, especially since Mila plans to hand her babies over to her family. Wait -- she what? Is Ashton on board with that, too?

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Kristin Cavallari's Plan for Learning Baby's Sex Is As Sweet As It Gets

posted by Mary Fischer 17 hours ago in Pregnancy

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Aww! Check out Kristin Cavallari's tiny little baby bump! Isn't she all sorts of adorbs? I just love her. And I'm so excited that she's expecting baby number two and that she'll be giving her son Camden a little brother or sister -- though she doesn't know what she's having quite yet.

And yes, Kristen and Jay Cutler do plan on finding out their baby's sex -- and you aren't going to believe the clever and cute way they're planning to do the big reveal.

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'Homebirth Dads' Calendar Proves Guys Couldn't Hack Being Pregnant

posted by Mary Fischer 18 hours ago in Pregnancy

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Ha! Have you seen the Homebirth Dads calendar yet? OMG. It's, like, the funniest thing EVER. Basically a group of dads decided to pay tribute to the experiences their wives had during labor and delivery -- so they participated in a photo shoot to re-create pregnancy and birth moments as if they were the ones experiencing them.

The whole concept behind the calendar from InnerBirth Midwifery is not only funny -- it's pretty darn sweet too. Part of the proceeds will go to the Greater Racine Collaborative for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which strives to reduce the infant mortality rate in the area of Wisconsin where the group is located.

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The Truth About Stillbirth & What You Can Do

posted by Adriana Velez 19 hours ago in Pregnancy

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I have two sisters, but I almost had three. When I was about 8 years old, the baby my mother was carrying mysteriously died when she was about five months along. I remember how emotionally devastating this was for my mom. No matter how many children you have, the acute pain parents feel after a stillbirth is undeniable. And strangely, the cause of many stillbirths often remains a mystery.

Here's what we do know: One in 160 pregnancies will end in a stillbirth, according to the March of Dimes. That's 25,000 pregnancies a year. Stillbirth happens 10 times more frequently than SIDS. Doctors may not know the cause of every stillbirth, but there are a few common causes. And we're learning more about how to prevent stillbirth.

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25 Baby Names for Girls Inspired By Real-Life Royalty

posted by Lisa Fogarty Yesterday at 8:56 AM in Pregnancy

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If you're the kind of mom who prefers classic girls' names to super-hip or trendy names-of-the-moment, royalty may just provide the inspiration you need. No, I'm not referring to the royal family that we all love and adore -- though Kate is a perfectly beautiful name. I'm talking about lesser known queens, princesses, and duchesses from the past and present whose names evoke the kind of polished elegance that you just know will stand the test of time.

Here are 25 of the prettiest and most interesting royal baby girls' names.

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4 Important Questions to Ask the Hospital Where You're Giving Birth

posted by Adriana Velez Tuesday at 5:53 PM in Pregnancy

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Imagine being pregnant and going to the hospital when your water breaks -- at only 18 weeks along. The hospital sends you home, but you return twice because you're in "excruciating pain." Finally, you miscarry your baby. No one ever told you that your baby had no chance of surviving or that your life was in danger. No one ever offered you any options. That's reportedly what happened to a Michigan woman who is now suing U.S. Catholic bishops over the Catholic-run hospital's treatment of her.

Tamesha Means says, "They never offered me any options. They didn't tell me what was happening." Mercy Health Partners has strict religious directives that forbid it from performing abortions -- and apparently the staff is reluctant to even suggest that it could be an option elsewhere. So it makes me wonder, how much do we really know about our hospitals? There may be some questions you should get answered before you assume you'll get proper medical care.

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Mom Has Tiniest Baby Bump You've Ever Seen (PHOTO)

posted by Mary Fischer Tuesday at 1:42 PM in Pregnancy

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Geez. Caroline Berg Eriksen has caused quite the stir this week after posting a photo of her rock-hard abs just three days post-baby to her Instagram account. You know who I'm talking about, right? The chick who looks insanely hot in her bra and underwear just a few days after pushing out a child?

Yeah, well, if you thought her post-baby bod was amazeballs -- wait until you get a load of the minuscule baby bump she was sporting at the end of her pregnancy.

Are you ready to see this? Trust me ... you're not.

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11 Stages of Waiting for a Pregnancy Test Result (PHOTOS)

posted by Mary Fischer Monday at 4:13 PM in Pregnancy

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Whether you're desperately trying to conceive a baby or hoping that the one-night stand you had last month doesn't wind up having a lifelong reminder -- there's really nothing quite as nerve-wracking as the three minutes you have to wait to get the results of a home pregnancy test.

OMG. When I took one seven years ago and found out I was expecting my son? I swear it felt like at least 20 minutes went by from the time I peed on the stick to when I went back into the bathroom to check it.

And while I would have been beyond devastated if the test hadn't been positive, many women go through a myriad of emotions during those agonizing 180 seconds.