pregnancy & baby

Defying Gravity: Reconstituted Cervix
Yesterday, my mom came to visit, armed with an iPhone full of show tunes -- and I decided to call my journey "Defying Gravity" after my most favorite tune from the "Wicked" and "Glee" soundtracks.

Incompetence: Hour 36
I've been on my back for 36 hours now -- most of that with my head lower than my feet.

Bad News: I Was Just Diagnosed with an Incompetent Cervix
I was just diagnosed with an incompetent cervix and admitted to Cedars-Sinai. It will be touch and go for the next few days and then weeks. I'm 19 weeks pregnant. It's truly a nightmare ... there's a chance I'll lose the baby.
Lap Children on Planes: Unsafe!
You know how airlines say that babies under age 2 can fly for free if they sit in your lap? Well, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now advising parents to plunk down the cash to get Baby his or her own seat.
Neurotic Women Have More Babies
Can Sex During and After Pregnancy Be HOT?
Life changes once you enter motherhood, so often sex does, too. Our bodies change and we have new little family "additions" to tend to that can take the life out of sex. Here are some tips from a sex therapist on how to get your groove back!
The Secret New Moms Swear By
Birth can leave you feeling a little sore. But this home remedy from California doula Lori Bregman can ease your pain.
Lara Shriftman Tells Us How to Throw the Perfect Baby Shower
Luxury, fashion and lifestyle expert and PR powerhouse to the stars Lara Shriftman, coauthor of "Party Confidential," shares her tips for throwing a successful shower.











