Jack Black and Wife Expecting

While he confirmed that Angelina Jolie is having twins by accident, Jack Black also mentioned his upcoming birth. OK, not his but that his wife will be giving birth. Jack and his wife Tanya are due with baby #2 sometime this year. The pair already have an 18 month old son to be big brother. The couple would not say when they are due.

Nicole Kidman is Blue

Rumors are surrounding Nicole Kidman's pregnancy like crazy! This time, the gossip mill is saying Nicole will deliver a baby boy in the beginning of July! How cool would that be for Nicole and her hubby Keith Urban?

No confirmation or denial from either party's rep. Time will tell if the stork truly delivers a boy. Nicole already has two adopted children with her ex, Tom Cruise.

Alessandra Ambrosios Model Pregnancy

The supermodel that is Alessandra Ambrosio is finally beginning to show. The Victoria's Secret model displayed a tiny - tiny for other woman at her stage - baby bump while heading through the airport recently.

This is what she looked like a few short months ago...she'll probably look that good about 3 weeks after delivery too!

Charlie Sheen & Brooke Mueller Want Babies

OK, I know they just got married yesterday, but the rumors started a week ago that Brooke was already pregnant. And both Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller have gone on record and said they wanted babies...right away. Do we need to know that?

Why do people tell the public at large they want to get pregnant right away, while others like Angelina Jolie don't confirm a pregnancy until months after it is obvious? Who knows....Hollywood!

Another Trump for Melania

This is pure speculation, but doesn't Melania Trump look a little...pregnant? This is her outfit at the Sex and the City movie premier last week. It's not like her to wear a gown that isn't a little more form fitting than this white sheath with absolutely no waistline. She looks gorgeous and all, but one has to wonder. Barron did turn two years old a bit ago... let the speculation begin!

Photo courtesy of NY Magazine

Ashlee Simpson Wentz Confirms Baby

As if we needed a confirmation at this point. After the hurried engagement, the rumor shush, the quickie wedding, now Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are confirming they are expecting their first child. Is anyone shocked? Hopefully the baby will come out without eye liner and black nails like their goth parents...

And congratulations, even though we knew a month ago about the baby.

James Spader Dad Again?

James Spader was spotted in the airport with his girlfriend Leslie Stefanson...who was sporting an obvious baby bump! No rep has confirmed the pregnancy, but this would be the third trip down fatherhood lane for Spader. He has two children from his previous marriage.

Spader is 44 and his girlfriend is 37. No time like the present for another stork visit.

Harold Perrineau Almost LOST Out

Harold Perrineau almost missed out on this birth of his second child! Harold was hard at work filming his show LOST - you may have heard of it! - in Hawaii when his wife went in to labor. He got a call and jumped on an airplane. They were preparing to wrap up later in the week, but baby had other plans and decided to come a bit early.

Harold did make it in time before daughter number 2 - Wynter Aria - was born. Congratulations!

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony: No Nannies!

Can you believe this story? Marc Anthony recently told a magazine that he and his wife Jennifer Lopez do not employ a nanny for their newborn twins. Is he telling the truth?

Besides the money factor - they could hire ten full time nannies - there is the schedule. Both of these people run businesses from fragrance lines to clothing to music producing companies. Are they delegating all of that work in order to stay home? What other parents wouldn't give to have that luxury! The Lopez-Anthony twins are already three months old!

Natalie Morales is Pregnant

This may not be news to some of you, but Natalie Morales is expecting. The co-anchor of the third hour of the Today Show and news desk fill in announced she and her husband of ten years are expecting their second child. They already have one son and the second baby is due in September. Natalie has been an anchor on NBC and MSBNC since 2002. How will she juggle a baby and her early morning career?

Clay Aiken a Daddy?

This news threw some people for a loop.... Clay Aiken has confirmed that he will be a father sometime in August. Now, this was big news because 1 - many people thought Clay Aiken was gay. Second, he has never appeared in public with a woman or even a date. Third, the due date is only 6 months away - how was this kept a secret for so long!!

The baby mama is the daughter of his music producer or something. No other details about the relationship were made available.

Adam Sandler & Wife Expecting #2

Funnyman Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie have announced they are having another baby! The couple already have a two year old daughter, Sadie. The new baby will arrive in the late fall. No clues as to the sex of the child.

Whatever the sex is, it will probably have funny genes. How can a baby with a talented father not be a little bit funny?

The Frenzy Surrounding Brangelina Babies

Why is there such a frenzy surrounding the birth of a celebrity baby? Are there not enough births in the world to satisfy people or what? This is never more true than with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's upcoming birth.

Angelina has confirmed she will deliver twins some time this summer. Over the weekend, rumors flew that she had indeed delivered twin girls. Then they were squashed and said she didn't deliver them. Then the rumors circulated AGAIN with two names for the baby girls, and then the publicist denied the births again.

Why are people in such a rush to get these babies born? Or on the other hand, why do stars deny giving birth?

Jamie Lynn Spears Picks a name

Jamie Lynn Spears announced she is due to have a girl at the end of next month. Her and baby daddy Casey Aldridge have decided upon a name for their little darling: Emma Jean.

I'm surprised because it's...normal. It's kind of even...country. We'll see if they actually go through with it or change the name once she is born. I believe Britney announced one name but actually used another when her second son was born. The old bait and switch tactic with the public. It always works...for about 24 hours and then someone on the inside is slipping the actual name out.

Good luck!

Photo by People Magazine.

Caroline Rhea is Pregnant!

Never say you are too old to get pregnant! Caroline Rhea, who is 44 years old, announced she is pregnant with her first child with her boyfriend Costaki Economopoulos. Wow! Say that name fast three times... She is due for delivery sometime in the fall.

Caroline was on the hit show, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and played one of the hilarious aunts to Melissa Joan Hart's character. Caroline took over Rosie O'Donnell's show when she quit, but the daytime daily didn't last long. Then she went back to doing stand up comedy, her true calling.

No word on the sex of the baby. Congratulations!!

Joely Richardson wants to adopt!

Nip/Tuck's 43-year-old actress Joely Richardson says she wants to adopt a child. She has considered this ever since her trip to Malawi during the Be Water Wise with Ariel campaign.

Joely she admits to being almost in tears during a hospital visit. However, she also says that crying won’t help, and that she would love to adopt a child.

Entourage Star, Debi Mazar Considers Adoption

Entourage star Debi Mazar considers adoption or at least was reported to have considered it this past November. This news was originally revealed in a Star interview.

However, no word as of yet suggests she is still following through with the adoption process. She is good friends with Madonna, though, and has consulted Madonna for advice. (Perhaps Madonna’s adoption ordeal is what might be stopping her?)

Is Jennifer Aniston planning to adopt?

The rumor that Jennifer Aniston plans to adopt still stands unconfirmed. Some sources say “yes” while others say “no”.

She also has brought up the names of celebrity friends who have also adopted. Not only that, but rumor has it she is preparing to be a mother by spending $300,000 on a nursery.

She definitely wants to be a mother. However, she is mentioned more often as denying the rumor of adoption than confirming it.

Willie Garson-Beginning Stages of Adoption

Willie Garson of Sex and the City is currently in the beginning stages of adoption. He has decided to take parenting classes to help prepare him for his role as a father.

Willie Garson has been confronted with the obstacle of being single since he has started the search for a child. However, he still hopes for a happy ending.

Suzanne Shaw Planning to Adopt a British Child

The 26-year-old British singer and Dancing on Ice champion Suzanne Shaw wants to expand her family. However, she had chosen to adopt within her homeland versus choosing a child from overseas.

The main reason she has chosen to adopt domestically is because she does not want to be accused of pulling a publicity stunt. Suzanne also has a son name Corey and a large number of her friends are adopting as well.

Jessica Alba is Close

Jessica Alba looks radiant in her third trimester, but she also looks 'ready'. If you've had a baby before, you know what that means. While you enjoyed being pregnant, you are ready to finally have that baby. To make the time go by quicker, you can do like Jessica and get out often. Take walks - even if it's at the mall - to get some exercise in. Every bit of exercise will help you be stronger for delivery, which will happen very soon!

Jessica Alba is Close

Tori Spelling's Baby Shower

Tori Spelling had a baby shower on Sunday, even though this is her second child. Is that Kosher? Most families (women) only get one shower with their first child. Are times a changing? Tori did have a son the first time, so maybe since she is having a daughter this time she had another shower scheduled. What do you think? Did she really need another?

Gwen Stefani's Style

This super sexy, singing mom to be has all the luck! How can Gwen Stefani, during her second pregnancy, look so flawless all of the time? Stylists, for one, and two, she is very blessed. Not many moms the second time around have nannies to help, let alone housekeepers or cooks. Other moms are usually tired in their second pregnancy, but you can do it!

Madonna's Final Adoption Hearing Scheduled for May 15th

Madonna's Final Adoption Hearing Scheduled May 15th

Malawi, African baby David Banda, is now two years old and his permanent placement is set to be determined on May 15th. Celebrities Madonna and Guy Ritchie had been fighting for the rights to have David in their USA home pretty much since he was born. Over the past couple of years, Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been in and out of court, facing much criticism. For one, they have been told they are ignoring the needs of poor children within our own country (USA).

In addition to the above, this couple has been speculated as taking this step just to follow suit with the new international celebrity adoption craze. Along with that, this star couple was speculated to possibly receive VIP treatment during the adoption process just because they are famous.To make matters even more complicated, much fear spread within various official government agencies because baby David originates from an area of Africa hardest-hit by AIDS. The spread of this deadly disease had by this time already resulted in over one million orphans in Malawi.



This recent adoption ordeal is speculated to finally be over with very soon. The government of Malawi had advocated the U.S. approval of this adoption. Barring any further argument or complication, the Malawi High Court has agreed to come to a conclusion on May 15th.

Amy Poehler is Really Pregnant

This is a case of life imitating fiction, that is for sure! Actress Amy Poehler, from Saturday Night Live fame, is expecting her first child with her husband Will Arnett. Amy just premiered her new movie with Tina Fey called Baby Mama. Tina Fey's character hires Amy's character to be a surrogate mother...how cool! Congratulations.

Edie Falco's New Baby

Edie Falco has adopted! The actress recently announced she had adopted a baby girl from Florida, back in February. She named the little girl Macy. Macy will join the family with big brother Anderson, who is three and was also adopted as a baby. Congratulations on the recent bundle of joy!

Minnie Driver's Morning Sickness

Minnie Driver recently confirmed her pregnancy on late night TV. She also mentioned she has had morning sickness...morning, noon and night. It's nice to see that even celebrities aren't immune to the bouts of an ill pregnancy. Minnie has said she is doing better and she nears the end of her second trimester. Good luck Minnie!

Nicole Kidman's Pregnancy

It's no secret that Nicole Kidman had wanted more kids. She had two adopted children with Tom Cruise during her marriage to him. Now that she is pregnant with current husband Keith Urban, she can be happy, even though she is an older mom. Nicole will turn 41 right before her baby is born. Good luck Nicole.

Ashlee Simpson's Secrets

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have been laying low since their engagement and possible pregnancy news hit last month. While the engagement was confirmed, a few days later the pregnancy rumor wasn't denied, but not confirmed either. Ashlee's dad made a comment about baby pictures, Pete denied it and Ashlee said she wants to keep things private. Is it any of our business what the celebrity fallopian tubes are doing? Angelina Jolie hasn't confirmed a pregnancy either, BTW...

Alex Rodriguez and Wife Welcome Baby #2

A Rod, or Alex Rodriguez if you aren't a baseball fan, and his wife Cynthia welcomed baby #2 in to the family last month. The couple already have a daughter Natasha. A Rod admits missing the actual birth of this daughter, since he was on the playing field of the New York Yankees, but thinks it was a blessing. He passed out during his first daughter's birth. This tough guy gets squeamish!

Baby #3 for Joshua Morrow

Joshua Morrow and his wife Tobe welcomed baby boy #3 to their family last week. Cash Joshua weighed 6 pounds, 15 oz and is described by Joshua as being 'perfect.' The couple's other boys are ages 5 and 3. The Emmy nominated actor has been on the Young and the Restless since 1994, playing Nicholas Newman. Congratulations!!

Jamie Lynn Spears' Baby Shower

The pregnant and teen aged Jamie Lynn Spears had a baby shower over the weekend at her home in Louisiana. Her big sis Britney was present, as were about 50 close girlfriends. The topic has been a touchy subject. How do you approach the topic of inviting your high school aged friends to a baby shower? As a parent, would you let them attend?

David & Victoria Beckham on Conceiving

David Beckham has gone public with his desire to have more children. While on a recent late show TV appearance, he confirmed that he and his wife Victoria are trying to have another child. David's father has recently reported to the press that the couple would like to round out their brood with a daughter. No comment from Victoria on the subject, but would you let your spouse speak publicly about it?

Angelina Jolie's Pregnancy

Even though the pregnancy has not been confirmed, friends have been reporting on Angelina Jolie's troubling pregnancy. The actress has been reportedly fighting gestational diabetes with her second pregnancy. There is no word on her due date, but it is expected to be in June. Angelina is currently in France, where reports say she will deliver.

Gwenyth Paltrow's Baby Blues

It seems to make no difference if you are famous or not - any new mother can suffer from the baby blues. Gwenyth Paltrow has recently come out and expressed she had a bout of post partum depression after the birth of her second child Moses. She has been speaking openly about the topic, encouraging other mothers who may feel similar to get help.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Has a Surrogate

Marissa Jaret Winokur, the Broadway actress and most recently famous for her Dancing With the Stars appearance, is using a surrogate mother. The star underwent a complete hysterectomy during her fight with cervical cancer, but Marissa and her husband Judah Miller -a Hollywood TV writer - found other options. Marissa - who is still dancing - is expecting her surrogate to deliver her bundle of joy in September.

Childbirth Labor - What Really Happens?

Reportedly, Britney Spears' younger sister, teen superstar Jaime Lynn Spears has expressed some fears about the painfulness of childbirth labor. Jaime Lynn is said to have become ill when watching footage of a live birth. Now she wants to know if a C-Section is the best choice, so she can be put to sleep and wake up when it's all over. Jaime Lynn is reportedly due the end June.

Jamie Lynn is not the first celebrity to express fear and concern. There were reports earlier this year that famed actress Nicole Richie feared the pain of childbirth so much that she sought the help of a hypnotist. Later, she commented that "I don't even remember what life was like before her." Nicole, 26, says of daughter Harlow Winter Kate, born on January 11, "She gives life a whole new meaning and a whole new purpose."

The fact is that most women, if not all, are concerned about the pain of labor and childbirth. One of the best ways to cope with these concerns is to understand what to expect, and prepare yourself mentally. We have outlined for you what actually happens during labor, which consists of rhythmic uterine contractions that open the cervix and push the baby down through the birth canal and out of your body.

There are three stages of labor:

First Stage of Labor: Active Labor
The first stage of labor is called active labor. Active labor will take place for about half of your delivery. Active labor can for some women last ten or more hours. During active labor you will experience several things.

Physically the cervix will thin out, this is called effacement. The cervix will also dilate to about 4 to 5 centimeters. You will also experience loose or liquid bowel movements. This is when you will loose your mucous plug and you might notice a bit of blood called the bloody show. Your contractions will get closer and closer together, lasting for longer periods of time as you progress through your labor.

Emotionally you might be torn between excitement and nervousness, don’t worry this is normal. This is the time to contact those who are needed at the hospital or birthing place such as your Lamaze partner, your doctor and anyone else you desire to have with you. Once you are in very active labor it will be difficult to contact the people you want to get in touch with, so the earlier the better.

As you progress towards child birth you will notice that you contractions become closer, stronger and longer. This is when your cervix will dilate from 4 to 5 centimeters up to 9 or 10 centimeters. You may find it increasing difficult to get comfortable so experiment with several different positions to find one that works best for you.

Once you have reached 9 to 10 centimeters your water might break or it could require a doctor to break it. You should relax as much as possible during the first part of your labor because once you reach 9 to 10 centimeters your time to rest will be about over.

Second Stage of Labor: Delivery
The second stage of labor begins when the time comes to start pushing the baby down the birthing canal and into the world. Although prior to this you might have felt the urge to push you should wait until your doctor gives the go ahead. Inform your doctor of your urges so he is well aware of what is happening with your body.

During this stage of labor you might notice that your contractions slow down, become less intense and less frequent. This is perfectly normal since the cervix has completely dilated the contractions are not useful any longer. During the time when the contractions slow down and pushing begins you should try to rest if at all possible. Pushing the baby out involves a lot of strain and physical activity.

Once your doctor or midwife has given you the consent to push, your baby could be born in as little as five minutes or it could take several hours. The contractions that come when it is time to push can be anywhere from three to up to nine or ten minutes apart and will come on with an intense urge to push the baby out. You might notice a loss of control over your urine and bowels but don’t be concerned this is normal.

During this final stage of labor many women will feel exhausted and like they can no longer perform the act of delivering their baby. For some women if they reach down and have the ability to touch the head of their baby they will be filled with enough excitement to get them through the rest of the birth.

Third Stage of Labor: Delivering the Placenta
Once the baby is out you still need to get the placenta out of your body. This usually happens quickly in less than thirty minutes; many times it only takes five to ten minutes. You will experience a little cramping but this could go unnoticed due to the excitement of the delivery of your new baby. Once the placenta is out the birth is completely over and now the time has come to get to know your new bundle of joy.