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Singing OB Delivers Babies into Joy and Song
“When I am singing to those babies, I think, I’m singing to a future important person.” – Dr. Carey D. Andrew-Jaja
Carey D. Andrew-Jaja, MD, FACOG of Magee has delivered thousands of babies in his long and prosperous career. However, what is unique about Dr. Andrew-Jaja is that he makes sure to welcome each child with a beautiful song.
He started the tradition after his mentor retired and asked him to take his place, and sing to each … Keep Reading!!!
This Guy’s Wife Won’t Take Maternity Photos…So He Does it For Her
“My wife didn’t want to take maternity pictures,” Reddit user DruishPrincess69 explained. “So I hired a photographer and took her place…”
Pregnancy photos can range from beautiful and empowering to flat-out strange. As long as they make you happy, I say go for it. And if they don’t make you happy, then guys like DruishPrincess69 will celebrate with you in the more ridiculous aspects of the trend. He even photoshopped himself kissing his own belly.
We love it.… Keep Reading!!!
Christina Aguilera Poses in a Pregnancy Shoot That Would Make #FreeTheNipple Proud
Nipples are controversial…if you’re female. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, then they seem to be even more controversial. Christina Aguilera’s latest pregnancy photo shoot for V Magazine proves to be no exception.
Aguilera is currently expecting her second child, her first with fiance Matt Rutler, and recently contacted photographer Brian Bowen Smith because she “wanted to capture some blissful moments before she gives birth,” she told V Online.
The Voice mentor’s pregnancy photos are causing a bit of a stir … Keep Reading!!!
Ballerina Documents Pregnancy- Birth & Beyond
Several months ago, professional ballerina Mary Helen Bowers‘ photos documenting her pregnancy went viral. She has since had her adorable baby and allows others to keep up with her family via Instagram.
I don’t really follow people I don’t actually know, but her photos are so beautiful that she is worth the anonymous follow.
What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About PPCM (It Could Save Your Life)
Images and text by Jeanee Andrewartha.
Pregnancy after Heart Failure
When Jamie asked me to write about heart failure and pregnancy, I thought it would be easy. I have written so many articles about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, surely this would be a piece of cake? However, I have struggled to write about it because I am pregnant and pregnancy and heart failure just don’t mix. While I am thinking about the new life that grows within me, I don’t want … Keep Reading!!!
This 11 year old gets some big news and his reaction is wonderful
It was an ordinary day for Logan Fairbanks. He had just finished up his day at school when his mom and dad met him with a letter. He initially thought he was in trouble when they asked him to read the it aloud, but as he started the letter he soon realized he wasn’t in trouble…although he was still confused.
The letter began by listing different things that were going to happen to him in the upcoming year, and ended … Keep Reading!!!
Will Smith Helps Announce a Fan’s Pregnancy
Will Smith announced a pregnancy this week, but not with Jada.
Smith, 45, entered a coffee shop when a fan asked him to help her reveal some big news.
In a photo posted on Instagram, a very happy Smith posed with the fan and held the exciting news written on a notebook- “Emily’s pregnant!”
A Reddit user posted the picture with the caption “My friend’s baby announcement is pretty fresh.” The picture has since gone viral with more that 1162 … Keep Reading!!!
My Wife’s Enchanted Pregnancy
Dan Tran and Anne Tran made a time-lapse video of Anne’s pregnancy, but decided to add a bit more creativity when documenting their journey. The video follows the couple (including Anne’s expanding belly) through holidays and nesting in the home.
The ending of the video is especially sweet when couple shows up in “real-time” with their precious addition- a baby girl.… Keep Reading!!!
Hellp Syndrome: Jennifer’s Story
Images and text by Jennifer Schaffener
“Don’t worry, you will have her early,” my friend Ashley said as I juggled the diaper bag and corralled my almost 2 year old Ryan out the door. I turned at looked at her and I said, “If there is a God I will,’ and I shut the door and left. The pain started the next day.
It felt like gas. Maybe it was heartburn or maybe my chest was going to explode. It … Keep Reading!!!
Conversations with Friends: New Babies and Underwear
A longtime friend of mine called me today. She recently gave birth to her second child. (And has a toddler under 2!)
Me: So, how is everything going?
Friend: Well, pretty good. Although, I’m exhausted and I think I hit a new low. I wore my underwear backwards all day yesterday, and I didn’t notice it was like that until I was changing to go to bed.
Me: That still sounds pretty normal! I had a couple of inside-out shirt … Keep Reading!!!
Plant Pregnancy
“Plants share very similar birth and growth process to humans, but we do not appreciate much of what they give us.” – Alice Kim
Alice Kim, a design student graduate of Kingston, designed a pregnancy pouch to carry plants similar to a human fetus in utero .
Kim’s design challenges people to sport a clear plastic bag with a plant inside and to look after the seedlings with the same care that you would a baby.
Kim says she was … Keep Reading!!!
Sports Hosts Slam Mets Player for Taking Paternity Leave: “There’s nothing you can do, you’re not breastfeeding the kid.”
New York Mets player Daniel Murphy missed the first two games of the season after birth of his first child. Murphy’s wife was in Florida and happened to go into labor during opening day. He flew to her side to be present for the birth.
Murphy’s three-day paternity leave is quite standard for Major League Baseball players; Federal law allows fathers to take up to two weeks off work.
Not news, right?
If only it were that simple…
Many sports … Keep Reading!!!
