After nine (almost 10) months of pregnancy, some mamas will do almost anything to get their babies out. And while many expectant women enter the hospital with a birth plan in place, once they know the end is in sight, they're often willing to try it all. Consumer Reports recently compiled a list of 10 overused birthing procedures that can put both Mom and her tot at risk during delivery. Take a Read more

Looking good should probably be at the bottom of your list of concerns for the day you deliver . . . but doesn't shopping for a pretty new robe or luxurious set of PJs sound like a welcome break from the anxiety of that upcoming birth? We think so. While your actual delivery will probably take place in a less-than-glamorous hospital gown, you'll want to spend your next few days in something Read more

Friends and relatives wait and wait for the phone call, email, or text that announces a newborn's birth. And, despite lots of parents knowing the baby's sex in advance and some even choosing their infant's name before the debut, there are plenty of facts that inquiring minds want to know when it's time for the official announcement! Read more

When you throw your clothes in a bag to head to the hospital, don't forget the goods that will aid in breastfeeding your new babe. Ease into the motherly duty with a few of these items that may ensure nursing success. Read more

The Oscars aren't the only thing to look forward to in the coming weeks — there are exciting TV episodes ahead as well! With that in mind, we've compiled tons of new sneak peek pics from your favorite series, including 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, and more. Plus, get a preview of James Franco's return to General Hospital! Just click through for all of the fun photos. Read more

While some schools honor their teachers and faculty with a simple luncheon or class gift, the lucky staff at the school that Maegan's (of Confessions of a Scrapaholic) daughter attends had something extraspecial in store this year. As chair of the school's Hospitality Committee, Maegan led the charge of parents in feting the staff with a week-long Dr. Seuss-themed Teacher Appreciation Week Read more

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary on Monday, and today they got a jump on the festivities during a romantic vow-renewal ceremony. Nick got down on one knee and took Mariah's hand while the Eiffel Tower perfectly framed their sunset ceremony. This isn't the first renewal for Nick and Mariah, who famously exchanged "I dos" inside a hospital last Spring right Read more

Jessica Simpson's seeing spots! The expectant mama is counting down the days until she gives birth to a baby girl, and she seems to be having some wild pregnancy dreams. Yesterday Jessica tweeted, "I just woke up from a dream that I wore a leopard caftan in the hospital. Fabulous!! Now I need to find one!" While a caftan may not be the most appropriate clothing choice for the hospital, Jessica Read more

Baby's here — now capture all the details of the day before you forget them! Though a delivering mama doesn't need another thing to worry about, ensuring that her lil one's arrival is photographed is often at the top on her list. I asked mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Fort Collins, CO-based Sugar Photography (no relation), to provide us with her best hospital photography Read more

Get ready to meet your lil one! In the final days of pregnancy, expectant mamas have a lot on their minds. But as the nesting instinct sets in, take advantage of the downtime to read up on what lies ahead. Before heading to the hospital, check out our guide of things every mom-to-be should know. Read more