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McCartney adds another to family catwalk

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. 

Jim Carrey a grandad at 47

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.

Monitor to ‘translate baby cries’

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.

Minogue to put baby first

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.

Woman a mum after 18 miscarriages

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.

Oh baby, we’re back

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.

Hello… and goodbye

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 mum returns to work early

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.

Baby arrives after 16 years as frozen embryo

An infertile New Zealand couple have used a donated embryo frozen for nearly 16 years to have a baby.
It is believed to be the second longest an embryo has been frozen before being used to produce a baby.

Michael Jackson’s kids face uncertain future

Michael Jackson’s three children have been left with an uncertain future by his sudden death.
The singer had a son and daughter, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, by ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who relinquished all parental rights after a long legal battle.