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Bump Watch: Kourtney Kardashian rocks the open-knit trend in Malibu

2012-05-27T14:16:00.000-04:00

Kourtney Kardashian rocked the Spring 2012 open-knit crocheted trend while going on lunch excursion in Malibu, California with Mason and beau Scott Disick this past Thursday, May 24th. She had her super luxe orange Hermes band in hand. Yesterday, she and Mason went on a stroll in Los Angeles. Are we noticing how Kourt has maintained a fashionable look all pregnancy in low-heeled or flat

Baby Bash and Bling's lifestyle expo hits Virginia, where style meets pregginistas

2012-05-27T11:57:00.002-04:00

Last Saturday, May 19th, the Baby Bash and Bling lifestyle expo made a stop in Arlington, Virginia. The show is one of the only traveling exhibits that empower pregnant parents-to-be to explore various vendors, sample goodies, take in a fashion show and all in a fabulous afternoon. This was the second expo that Bellyitch attended and so far our favorite as the organizers have stepped up their

Bump Watch: Reese Witherspoon at Cannes Film Festival

2012-05-27T09:14:00.001-04:00

Reese Witherspoon looked absolutely fab and glowing in a bump hugging ruched maternity dress while posing with her fellow castmades from "Mud" during a press conference at 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday, May 26. Love those hot pink patent-leather sandal pumps to accentuate the young and fresh pony tail. and playful side bangs and loose ringlets. Witherspoon, who already

The curious case of Vaginal Birth Envy

2012-05-26T19:24:00.001-04:00

Things women who've had only C-sections don't have to worry about Just thinking of that Push for Your Baby campaign I blogged about this week reminds me of the extreme vaginal birth envy I used to get every time I’d hear a friend delivered “naturally”. For various reasons, I delivered each of my three children, now 9, 7 and 4, via Cesarean section (C-section) I was one of those women who read

Bump Watch: Vanessa Lachey, chilling with Nick at home

2012-05-26T15:03:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, May Vanessa Lachey tweeted this super cute baby bump photo of herself and husband Nick Lachey using a Polaroid camera which she declared is back! ok. sure. Share |

The one thing that new mom in your life would appreciate you bringing over

2012-05-26T13:32:00.002-04:00

Have I mentioned already how much I absolutely LOVE Pinterest, the online digital bulletin board which is the latest social media rage because of the way it lets users organize their aspirations, recipes, work outs and discover wonderful new blogs and sites? I was on there and discovered this image pinned from Dwell on Joy's blog linked to a wonderful post about feeding the new mom. Usually,

Jenna von Oy gave birth to daughter, Gray Audrey

2012-05-26T11:22:00.000-04:00

Source I didn't realize that Jenna von Oy, who I loved when she played Six LeMeure on Blossom in the 1980s is now a country singer who has recorded albums with her band. She's been keeping readers updated on her pregnancy on her Celebrity Baby blog over at People and we just learned that she gave birth Monday, May to her first child, a daughter that she and husband Brad Bratcher named Gray

5 Memorial Day Recipes for Kids

2012-05-26T09:19:00.000-04:00

Source It's Memorial Day weekend for the US and this year as with previous years, many families will be gathering to honor fallen soldiers and vets. Here are 5 fun recipes to consider making this weekend while grilling, picnicing and hanging out with family and friends. Mom's Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients: 2 liter Sprite 1 can frozen lemonade 3 cans water 1 package kool-aid lemonade 1 cup

Snooki is having a boy, covers InTouch Weekly

2012-05-25T18:30:00.001-04:00

In case you haven't heard the news, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of MTV's Jersey Shore is having a boy! Congrats to her. So you all can calm down as there will not be a baby Snooks running around just yet. Polizzi and fiance Jionni LaValle are expecting their first child together later this year. She's on the cover of the latest InTouch Weekly revealing the news. Share |

Bump Watch: Sienna Miller out and about in frumpy getup in London

2012-05-25T15:05:00.000-04:00

It's a thumbs down from me for this frumpy get up Sienna Miller was spotted frolicking in while out and about at Primrose Hill in London yesterday, May 24. It was all kind of wrong, but she get's an A for effort...um...no I can't even hand out that. She gets a C for effort. It's so hard to live up to your fab standard all the time, I guess. Share |

Bellyitch listed among Healthline's Best Pregnancy Health Blogs of 2012

2012-05-25T13:08:00.001-04:00

Woot! Bellyitch was listed among 26 best pregnancy blogs by the website Healthline, an online resource featuring health information. "With thousands of pregnancy blogs to choose from, finding a few that are worth the read can be a challenge," the site wrote. "These 26 pregnancy blogs are the best of the best." And about Bellyitch specifically, it states: A daily and delicious bit of gossip,

Mary Mary's Erica Campbell's labor & delivery recap (VIDEOS)

2012-05-25T11:00:00.001-04:00

Introducing Zaya Monique Campbell - Source Isn't this funny pregnancy tip cartoon we posted earlier (below) just like the scene from last night's episode of WE TV's Mary Mary when Erica Atkins-Campbell finally delivered in a room packed with camera crew and all that family? Funny stuff. We've come along way since singer Brandy was the first to have a camera crew follow her through the

Eco Friday: Could that green smoothie be decreasing your milk supply?

2012-05-25T09:44:00.000-04:00

When I was pregnant, my husband's cousin, a bona fide herbalist and holistic foods connoisseur and aficionado, suggested a slew of natural herbs and supplements to take including fenugreek seed to increase my milk supply while nursing. Thankfully, I didn't have too many problems, but did you know that there are some herbs and natural elements that could actually decrease your milk supply?

Bump Watch: Kourtney Kardashian and Fam at The Commons

2012-05-24T19:32:00.000-04:00

Kourtney Kardashian and fam, Mason and Scott, were spotted out and about at The Commons in Calabasas, California yesterday, May 23. Lovely color that muted green Kourt is wearing there! It complements well with those round aviators and white blazer. Mason is styling as usual too, I see! The couple is expecting a baby girl at the end of summer. Share |

10 Bedtime stories every parent should know

2012-05-24T15:02:00.000-04:00

Babysittingjobs assembled a list of ten famous stories that a sitter should memorize and be prepared to tell your child as she puts her down for the night, but I was thinking, heck, every parent perhaps should know these stories too! Your thoughts? They are: Cinderella – The story of a young girl with a pure heart who is mistreated by her stepmother, but wins the love of Prince Charming. This

Bump Watch: Elizabeth Berkley heads to lunch in West Hollywood

2012-05-24T13:18:00.000-04:00

Elizabeth Berkley and a pal stopped off at celeb favorite spot Real Food Daily in West Hollywood this week showing her growing belly in a tie died dress and rocking her favorite staple army green shopper's tote. Ellen DeGeneres described the spot as being the best place for vegan foodies. It's pricey all organic food but good, we hear. We added the mention to our Foursquare alert! Share |

Missed bump watch: Uma Thurman was at the Met Ball? Who knew?!

2012-05-24T12:02:00.000-04:00

Totally missed this. I guess there was a pregnant Bellyitch Bumpwatch mama-to-be at the May 7 Costume Institute's opening held at the NY Metropolitan Museum after all. Just spotted this photo and wanted to share. Share |

The top 10 most elite prep schools - where the 1% send their kids.

2012-05-24T11:37:00.000-04:00

Philips Exeter Academy has been called THE most prestigious prep school While many students set their sights on top colleges by toiling away at public schools, a select few are able to afford the luxury of studying at highly exclusive prep schools. Many of these schools were established as feeders for renowned universities like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, and are designed with the express

Jillian Michaels & partner welcome baby boy & adopted Haitian daughter

2012-05-24T09:14:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Jillian Michaels and her partner Heidi Rhoades! The couple welcomed a son, who Rhoades gave birth to named Phoenix, on May 3 within the same week that Michaels' adoption of a young gorgeous Haitian girl Lukensia came through. “We’re swimming in babies over here,” Michaels told People magazine. “I don’t even answer email. I don’t have time to care about anything else. I want to

Who are your top 5 favorite pregnant celebs? Poll results are in

2012-05-23T19:47:00.003-04:00

We asked Bellyitch readers and visitors who is their favorite currently pregnant celebrity who they'd like to see more of and learn more about. And from poll respondents to the question who voted on the Bellyitch blog over the past week and a half, here are the results : #1. Tina Atkins-Cambell, gospel star of the duo Mary Mary and star of the WE TV reality TV show of the same name about the

Celeb trainer Tracy Anderson welcomes second child

2012-05-23T15:07:00.000-04:00

I just finished a posting yesterday with Molly Sims mentioning that her celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson is expecting and then wake to news that Anderson gave birth to her and hubby Matt Mogol's first child together. The couple have named their baby girl, Penelope. Anderson also has a 13-year old son, Sam, with ex hubby Eric Anderson of the NBA. Share |

Dreft giveaway winner announced!

2012-05-23T13:08:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Molly Bessler she wins a Dreft Mom prize pack, compliments of Dreft Thanks for entering all! Stay tuned for some more amazing giveaways coming down the pike! We're getting some amazing offers from various products! Can't wait to share! And for insider tips please go and LIKETHE BELLYITCH FANPAGE on Facebook! For insider tips on the places that celebs go and love, follow

Bump Watch: Jessica Capshaw on the red carpet in Beverly Hills

2012-05-23T11:01:00.001-04:00

Look who was rocking the serious come hither sexy mama look on the red carpet to the United Friends Of The Children event in Beverly Hills on May 21? A very pregnant Jessica Capshaw. The Grey's Anatomy actress looked fab in that off the shoulder pencil maternity cocktail dress. She and hubby Christopher Gavigan are expecting their third child. The new arrival will join siblings Luke, 4 and Eve,

Woman jailed for killing her fetus during suicide attempt set free

2012-05-23T09:10:00.000-04:00

Bei Bei Shuai and her attorney Linda Pence. photo source A Chinese immigrant who tried to kill herself by eating rat poison was free on bond Tuesday after more than a year in an Indianapolis jail on charges that she killed her 33-week-old fetus. Bei Bei Shuai lugged a plastic bag full of her belongings and leaned on her attorney as she walked up a ramp toward reporters and friends waiting on

Bump Watch: Kristin Cavallari lunches in a chic mini dress

2012-05-22T20:51:00.000-04:00

Love this neutral colored empire mini dress that Kristin Cavallari was spotted in while dining at the West Hollywood restaurant Bagatelle this weekend. Share |