Monthly Archives: April 2009

Mothers of Multiple Births Have An Increased Risk of Baby Blues

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As Taken from baby chums :

A survey shows that mothers of twins and triplets have a greater risk of getting postpartum depression.

A new study has shown that mothers who give birth to multiple babies, have twice the risk of getting the baby blues or postpartum depression. It was shown that mothers of twins or triplets were more exhausted and took care of themselves less, which led them to develop the baby blues more easily. Even though they have more than one baby, they seem to get no more help than mothers with one baby at a time.

The Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) surveyed approximately 1400 multiple birth mothers and found out that 17% of those moms suffered from some sort of post natal depression. This is almost double the rate of what single birth mothers have reported.

Maggie Couston, a psychologist and mother of triplets, said: “The months after my triplets’ birth should have been a joyful experience but instead I felt exhausted and isolated.”  She goes on to say, “My babies were the most precious thing in the world to me but I thought I wasn’t good enough for them and frequently thought of ending things or walking away.”

According to the researchers, simple things like parent education classes and providing support to the mother in the first few weeks after birth can dramatically help a new mother not suffer from severe postpartum depression.

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Is Heidi Klum pregnant with baby no 4 ?

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I am the biggest fan of project runway (ladies it is the final tonight on Sky 1 in the UK tonight) so was interested in hearing there are rumours that Heidi Klum the model and presenter / producer of Project Runway is expecting her 4th baby.

Heidi Klum and her husband Seal are reportedly expecting their fourth child sometime in September. While the couple has not made the big announcement themselves, the rumors started when pictures were leaked online of altered couture gowns that were being changed to make room for a baby bump. Almost as soon as they went up, they were taken down.

The famous couple already has two biological children together and Heidi has a daughter that Seal has adopted. Henry, 3, and Johan, 2, are the youngeest of the three children and the little girl, Leni, is almost 5.

Heidi always looks so good either pregnant or not, it’s so unfair some ladies are born with all the luck !!!!!

If these rumours are true or not we will let you know, maybe it’s a case of the papers spreading rumours again as they like to do. Either way Heidi and Seal we wish you all the best.

The Hospital- Teenage mothers / pregnancy channel 4 tonight 9pm

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This is episode 2 of series 1 and explores teenage pregnancies and the effects it has on the NHS and the teenagers themselves.

It’s on at 9pm tonight so am going to watch it, being a mother myself (at the age of 30) i can’t imagine what it must be like to be a teenager and having a baby. Alot of responsibility at a young age, some might shine whilst others i can imagine must find it very tough.

Here’s the blur from Channle 4 website about tonight show:

This episode explores the cost of teenage mothers to an already stretched health service. With 46,000 pregnant teens registered in the UK last year – the highest number in Europe – and many young people failing to take responsibility for their own health, can the NHS afford to maintain its founding principle of free healthcare at the point of delivery?

Part of a three-part series examining the relationship between teenagers and the NHS, this programme visits City Hospital in Birmingham where 10 new pregnant teenage girls register at the maternity unit each week. Is the NHS being asked to pick up the pieces of an increasingly self-destructive society?

Gilleen Morris claims pregnant with Amy Winehouse’s ex Blake Fielder-Civil

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Gilleen Morris claims she is six weeks pregnant with Amy Winehouse’s ex-boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil

It’s claimed by Gilleen Morris that the two started having unprotected sex last February after meeting in rehab.

When Gilleen left rehab, she went to the doctor who confirmed that she was pregnant.

Gilleen thought about having an abortion but is having second thoughts since hearing Blake would support her.

She said: “Life as single mum wouldn’t be good. I raised two kids before as a single mum and it was very tough. I’m older now, but every day is a challenge to stay off heroin. Once I’ve met Blake again face to face I’ll decide what to do. He’s too young to settle down, but if he could be a good parent that’s something different. It would be good for him. Having a child gives you a new outlook on life. You see things differently. Blake would want to protect the baby. It could help beat his drug problems.”

So this wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that he happens to be Amy Winehouse’s soon to be ex husband, who might just be coming into some major cash?

What a life that future baby will have………….

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Katie Holmes ” I’m not pregnant”

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Katie Holmes has rubbished claims that she is pregnant with husband Tom Cruise’s second child.

Wow this is one lady experiencing alot of  pressure from the press, she can’t even have a slight buldge in the tummy department and everyone starts suggesting she is pregnant.

The All My Sons star – who is currently working on new film The Extra Man in New York – says that she is not expecting a bundle of joy, despite the persistent rumours

“i’m not pregnant right not” Katie tells Glamour magazine.

Gotta say Tom cruise and Katie Holmes daugyter Suri is really cute, looks just like her mum i think .

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Why Louise Redknapp chose not to breastfeed baby Beau

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louise Redkanpp gave an interview to The Mirror newspaper about having to leave her son Beau when he was seven weeks old so she could travel to the USA to finish her documentory about ” Supker Skinny pregnancies”, she said leaving her son “I was in knots having to go away, even though I was leaving him with the people I trust most in the world. ”

In her interview, Louise Redknapp goes onto talk about her choice not to breastfeed her new baby son :

“From the outset with both Charley and Beau I knew I didn’t want to breastfeed.

I asked the nurses in the hospital not to put me under any pressure and not to make me feel bad that I wanted to use bottles – thank goodness they understood and respected my decision.

I’ve had friends who’ve got really upset because they’ve been made to feel guilty that they didn’t want to breastfeed.

I can understand that people believe that breast is best, and not for one moment am I suggesting that bottle is better, but I’m more comfortable using bottles. “

I know along with the majority of new mums that breast is best for your baby, but i got to say i think it is quite brave of Louise to say she chose not to breastfeed her son. There is so much pressure to breastfeed your baby that sometimes it can feel over whelming, and i do agree with the more relaxed the mother feels the better it is for both mother and baby, and women shouldn’t beat themselves up about either not being able to or not wanting to breastfeed. Perhaps Expressing your milk should be taught explained moreto new mothers , both techniques and the actual fact it is an option to mums.

To catch more of Lousie Redknapps interview in the mirror click here.

She goes on to explain how she felt “out of sorts” after having her baby, see celebs are normal too :)

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Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr. Are Expecting a baby

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Wow whats up with all the Buffy the vampire cast they are all having babies!!

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are expecting their first child together, a source close to the couple confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. “They’re very excited,” says the source, adding that the actress, 31, is due in the autumn.

Gellar, who has been married to Prinze, 33, for six years and starred along with him in the Scobby Doo film will have her biggest role yet …a mum :)

Funny because David Boreanz or Angel is expecting a baby too, so Buffy & Angel are both having babies!!

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Coleen Rooney confirms pregnancy in OK magazine

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Well she fessed up and in this Tuesdays OK magazine Coleen Rooney announced that Wayne and herself are expecting their first child.

The 23-year-old TV presenter revealed the “brilliant news” in OK! magazine yesterday (7 April), saying that both she and footballer Wayne “feel incredibly lucky and happy”.

“It’s true I’m pregnant! It’s the most brilliant news and, along with marrying Wayne, the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” she wrote in her column. “It’s something we both wanted.”

The baby is due in October and as yet no news on the sex of the baby, We really don’t mind as long as he or she is healthy and grows up happy,” she added.

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Celebrities use twitter to announce babies birth

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Alot of celebrities are using twitter more and more. Famous twitter users being Barack Obama , Stephen Fry, jonathan Ross etc etc but alot are using twitter to release the news of their new baby and to show their first pictures to the public .

One recent example of this was Jamie Oliver and the arrival of his new baby daughter Petal. Jamie posted pictures pre and post delivery, one photograph released onto twitter showed Jamie in a hospital surgical hat pre baby , and another was a lovely picture outside the hospital with Jools and petal. It’s amazing to get such a private in sight into the couples journey into parent hood and in a way it’s nice the famous couple could control which pictures were released as apose to press shots which they have very little control over which shots are used.

American singer Erykah Badu and her boyfriend, Jay Electronica, have taken “sharing” to a whole new level — by guiding their fans through every minute detail of Badu’s homebirth via Twitter. Now this is a little more extreme. The singer and her boyfriend proceeded to post alot of detail about the birth how man cm’s she was dilated etc, hmmm maybe a case of too much information?

If you fancy having a bash a twitter i am on there all the time with my daily ramblings, come say hi we are http://twitter.com/maternitytees .

Here is a list taken from the Times newspaper of all the top 50 twitter celebrity users, enjoy:)

1. Stephen Fry: 98616 followers

Read his Twitter feed at: http://twitter.com/stephenfry

Type of celebrity: Comedian, Actor, TV presenter, Wit

Typical Tweet: “600 people went to the theatre, not to to see Oliver but to compete in a paper & chocolate wrapper rustling competition. Others came to cough”

2. Lance Armstrong: 53813

http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong

Cyclist, record breaking Tour De France Winner

“Got the Knaggs’ family/kids over here at the house. 6 kids ripping around. It’s madness! Luke and 5 girls. Ha! Have a good weekend everyone!”

3. Britney Spears: 53290

http://twitter.com/britneyspears

“I love Japan! I think all the tiny cars are so cute! –Britney”

4. Rick Sanchez: 48825

http://twitter.com/ricksanchezcnn

American TV news anchor

“i twitter because i need as a journalist to get what viewers think and say. w/out them i’m just another talking head.they complete me, lol!”

5. Shaquille O’Neill: 46296

http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ

Basketball player, Actor

“Anotha sleepless nite, n twitter land, aaaaaggggghhhhhhh, whyyyyyyyyyyyy”

6. John Cleese: 44142

http://twitter.com/JohnCleese

Actor, Comedian

“Thank you everyone for the messages. Remember I am practically dead, barely functional. Your patience is appreciated. Will blog again soon”

7. Jonathan Ross: 43432

http://twitter.com/Wossy

Tv Presenter, Comedian

“You can lead a celeb to twitter but you can’t always make them tweet.”

8. Al Gore: 38351

http://twitter.com/algore

American politician, Former US Vice President, Environmentalist

“I’m advocating a US goal of 100% carbon-free electricity in 10 years. If you are interested in the plan, check today’s NYT op-Ed on it”

9. MC Hammer: 34042

http://twitter.com/MCHammer

Rapper

“I appreciate all the love (tweets) of congratulations you sent to me about the Super Bowl commercial (Cash4Gold) …it means a lot..thanks”

10. John Hodgman: 32097

http://twitter.com/hodgman

Comedian

“Desk is clear for the first time since beginning of book tour. Apparently it is made of wood”

11. Jimmy Fallon: 27163

http://twitter.com/jimmyfallon

American Comedian

“Just got 4 deli platters from The Daily Show for me and the staff. Classy peeps. Thanks!”

12. Dave Matthews: 24064

http://twitter.com/DaveJMatthews

Musician

“I been playing different guitars. One looks quite a bit like a strat but Rob Cavallo had it made for me (I liked his).”

13. Neil Gaiman: 17705

http://twitter.com/neilhimself

Author

“Clues you’re twittering too much : during an interesting dream, you think “I must twitter this”, and start looking in dream for your phone.”

14. Philip Schofield: 17291

http://twitter.com/Schofe

TV presenter

“Just got the viewing figures for DOI last night, best yet …. 10.9 million. Everyone thrilled with that!! If you watched, thank you.”

15. Russell Brand: 15673

http://twitter.com/rustyrockets

Comedian, TV Presenter, Actor

i”m in bed with my cat morrissey. he’d be furious if he knew i was writing this. he conveys affection by milking me, sans consent. grim

16 Alan Carr: 12,294

http://twitter.com/AlanCarr

“Regretting eating that extra portion of tenderstem broccoli, got awful wind. Nearly blew out my scented candle”

17. Demi Moore: 11655

http://twitter.com/mrskutcher

Actress

“Don’t know how this community of positivity was created but I’m grateful to have found you and thrilled to be a part of this. Go Twitterers

18. Arnold Schwarzenegger: 11147

http://twitter.com/schwarzenegger

Governor of California, former actor

“This is about clean air, saving drivers’ money at the gas pump, and about reducing dependence on foreign oil”

19. Jimmy Carr: 8827

http://twitter.com/jimmycarr

Comedian

“is performing at Peterborough tonight, then Brighton tomorrow”

20. Kevin Smith: 8379

http://twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith

Film Director, Actor

I think someone tried to hack into my account. Bummer

21. William Shatner: 7599

http://twitter.com/WilliamShatner

Actor

“Ricardo Montalban was a wonderful man I saw him on Broadway I was entertained by his movies. I loved working with him on the film we made”

22. Snoop Doggy Dogg: 7549

https://twitter.com/snoopdogg

Rapper

“Who’s down to ride with Dogg???”

23. Karl Rove: 7233

http://twitter.com/KarlRove

Political advisor

“En route to Miami for a speaking engagement— a discussion on the new Administration and analysis of the general political landscape.”

24. Paulo Coelho: 5722

http://twitter.com/paulocoelho

Author

“I’m diving deeper into Timothy Leary’s perception of the world but without the LSD”

25. David Mitchell: 5465

http://twitter.com/RealDMitchell

“Thank you so much for believing I’m the real me! I’ve double checked and I still am. I’ll try and post something informative occasionally”

26. Soulja Boy: 5425

http://twitter.com/souljaboytellem

Rapper

“My video gone take him out the game Lol y’all gone love this sh*t just wait”

27. Charlie Brooker: 5338

http://twitter.com/charltonbrooker

Columnist, satirist, writer

“GATE O’CLOCK (gayt-oh-klok) – Noun. The tipping point at which the suffix “-gate” may be appended to any given scandal”

28. Luke Wilson: 4809

http://twitter.com/LukeWilson

Actor

“It’s hard to keep this twitter thing updated! I should hire someone to do this! ;) ”

29. Andy Murray: 4758

http://twitter.com/andy_murray

Tennis Player

“In abu dhabi – redirected cuz of fog. Gone with that. Killing treacle on nintendo brain train tho”

30. Rob Brydon: 4673

http://twitter.com/RealRobBrydon

Actor, Comedian

“Almost ten hours of sleep, a modern day personal best!”

31. Joe Trippi: 4644

http://twitter.com/JoeTrippi

Political Adviser

“Completely fueled by Diet-Pepsi during Dean Campaign and since, I unfortunately must report that I do not feel “Forever Young”

32. Graham Linehan: 4071

http://twitter.com/Glinner

Sitcom writer behind Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd

“I’m pro-erotica, anti-vampire”

33. Andi Peters: 4021

http://twitter.com/xxandip

“I’m a Nando’s lover. Medium Peri-peri. Yum. All I talk about is food…why not!!”

34. Will Carling: 3115

http://twitter.com/willcarling

“Just about to have a meeting with Rob Jones, a rugby legend from the Valleys!! And a top boy (but can only drink 3 shandys a night!!)”

35. Boris Johnson: 2281

http://twitter.com/MayorOfLondon

Politician: Mayor of London, Columnist

“Sorry everyone for my radio silence. Not been sking but in Davos. Wall to wall bankerfest and crazy busy schedule. Promise to twitter mo …”

36. Michael Phelps: 2239

http://twitter.com/Michael_Phelps

Swimmer

“Michael Phelps + New Hobby = Poker !!”

37. Jamie Oliver: 2140

http://twitter.com/Jamie_Oliver

Chef

“yeah!great guys,go for it! get involed, talk about pork, cook different cuts, buy british! the recipes are there. and pledge pledge pledge”

38. Elijah Wood: 2118

http://twitter.com/elijahwood

Actor

“Dancing in my underwear like Tom Cruise in Risky Biz, lol”

39. Tim Minchin: 1965

http://twitter.com/timminchin

Comedian, musician, actor

“without wanting to sound too crass, tickets for next month’s leicester show have gone on sale. do come”

40. Rachel Bilson: 1720

http://twitter.com/rachel_bilson

Actress

“shopping! shhhhhh”

41. Mischa Barton: 1672

http://twitter.com/MischaBarton

“Hey guys, go check out out my blog where I clear up some rumors you might have read. Don’t believe everything you read! ; ) XOXO MB”

42. Yoko Ono: 1199

http://twitter.com/yokoono

Artist

“Every day, I am thankful that I am alive. It’s not like we are more deserving than the ones who are running for survival under bombs”

43. Eli Manning: 1328

http://twitter.com/elimanning

American Football player

“big game tonight. home field at stake. feelin good”

44. Regina Spektor: 1293

http://twitter.com/reginaspektor

Musician

“trying to keep up with all the followers! Xoxoxox”

45. George Lucas: 973

http://twitter.com/George_Lucas

Director

“Kids are really loving the new Clone Wars series”

46. Jamie Cullum: 929

http://twitter.com/jamiecullum

Musician

“Wow. As I listen to this new stuff I realise that i’ve definitely chosen vibe over perfection. All full takes, no editing”

47. Xzibit: 661

http://twitter.com/mrxtothaz

Rapper, TV Presenter

“black and gold is wack and old……LOL”

48. Richard Herring: 513

http://twitter.com/Herring1967

Comedian

“Playing scrabble in cafe Nero after getting too cold for comfort in regents park. Winning of course. Best word so far- patinas 73”

49. Roots Manuva: 388

http://twitter.com/rootsmanuva

Rapper, Musician

“Wassup twitation massive! The slime tour blasted off like a rocket. I’m in norfork now. Can someone tell my aunt delia to pop into the show.”

50. Toby Young: 103

http://twitter.com/toadmeister

Journalist, Broadcaster

“So 38 million Americans watched their new President flub the Oath. Even George “They misunderestimated me” Bush got that right”

 

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