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Stella McCartney with her dad, Sir Paul

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is expecting a fourth child, according to media reports.

The 38-year-old fashion designer (and daughter of Beatle Sir Paul McCartney) is to add to her brood with husband Alasdhair Willis later this year.  Read more>>

Pretty, but not good for the back.

Pregnant women who want to emulate celebrities by wearing high heels are putting their feet at risk, an expert says.

Lorraine Jones, from Britain’s Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said women felt pressure to wear stilettos but were risking long-term damage, as well as strains to their ankles and ligaments. Read more>>

Carrey is a happy man.

Hollywood star Jim Carrey, 47, is a grandfather after his 22-year-old daughter Jane gave birth to son Jackson Riley Santana in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday.

The proud grandad posted a photo of the newborn on his Twitter micro-blogging page. Read more>>

Machine aims to tell us why babies cry.

It’s the question that most distresses new parents: why is our baby crying?

Well, scientists working on a monitor that can interpret crying may just have the answer. Read more>>

Dannii Minogue is expecting her first child this year.

The seventh X Factor series returns to UK screens later this year and there are already rumours about judge Dannii Minogue’s possible replacement.

There is growing doubt over the Australian singer’s future with the show as the birth of her first child clashes with the auditions. Read more>>

Swine flu hits pregnant women hard.

New research from Australia confirms that swine flu hits pregnant women particularly hard - especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.

 While more than three-quarters of the women in the study had been treated with oseltamivir (Tamiflu), two-thirds had been sick for at least 48 hours before getting the drug. Read more>>

After suffering 18 miscarriages, Angie Baker never dreamed that her 19th pregnancy would be successful.

But thanks to a pioneering treatment, she is a mum to 10-week-old daughter Raiya. Read more>>

Junior appears to be thriving.

After a long break - nearly nine months to be precise - we’re back.

It’s been a rollercoaster, but junior is doing well and appears to be enjoying life. Read more>>

We at pregnant-pauses like to practise what we preach. So, with the arrival of Eve, pictured, we are taking a break from the interweb business to focus on her. Thanks so much for your support.

Britain’s oldest mother has returned to work only 11 weeks after giving birth, according to media reports.

The Daily Mail newspaper said Elizabeth Adeney, who gave birth to baby Jolyon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge by caesarean on May 26, had been at her office all last week. Read more>>