According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 5.3 million women ages 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder. Approximately one in two women of child-bearing age drink, and 18 percent of women in this group binge drink (five drinks per binge, on average). It goes without saying that excessive drinking can have devasting effects. High-risk drinking, defined as … [Read more...]
11 Celebrity Moms with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
According to the Mayo Clinic, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions), whether fear of messiness, germs or something else, that leads to doing repetitive behaviors (compulsions). An obsessive-compulsive might feel compelled to behave in a certain way, such as cleaning out their cabinets before going to sleep, or checking and rechecking … [Read more...]
Celebrities of Autistic Children Who Suspect Vaccines May Have Caused the Illness
Imagine the heartache a parent may feel getting a doctor's report that their child is autistic. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development, characterized in varying degrees by social interaction difficulties, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although unproven, some believe there is a link between … [Read more...]
Celebrity Mothers Reveal How They Manage Migraine Pain
According to the Migraine Research Foundation a migraine is a severe recurring intense throbbing pain on one side of the head, and in about 1/3 of attacks, both sides are affected. Attacks are often accompanied by one or more of the following: visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and smell, and tingling or numbness in the extremities or face. … [Read more...]
5 Celebrity Moms Who Started a Drug Addiction As a Teen
When you watch your favorite celebrity on the big or small screen you probably don't think about their past or problems they've had to overcome. These five famous moms picked up a drug habit in their teens but was able to come clean in later years. Hopefully their stories have helped, or will help, others in the process. Related: 10 Celebrity Moms Who Died From A Drug Overdose 1. Stacy … [Read more...]
Mayim Bialik Shares Four Ways on Coping with a Sick Child Without Using Meds
Mayim Bialik often gives a range of diverse parenting advice on her blog that you could either take or leave. Either way, you always end up learning something new. This time, the Big Bang Theory actress is sharing her tips on helping a child through their sickness without the use of medicine. Please note: Bialik makes it clear that she's a PhD, not an MD. Everything she discusses below is … [Read more...]
12 Celebrities Who’ve Had Emergency C-Section Births
As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. But, when it comes to childbirth we can make all the plans that we want, but in many cases those plans go amiss, and when a beautiful life is brought into the world, failing is no longer an option. Whether through an elective procedure or an unfortunte emergency, one third of all births happen by Cesarean section. Below are 12 … [Read more...]
10 Celebrity Moms with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. Manic episodes typically last a few days with decreased need for sleep, increased self esteem, energy, and activity. During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook … [Read more...]
Celebrities Who’ve Suffered From Postpartum Depression
Celebrity mothers are no different than any other mom when it comes to the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a parent. And, when you're a mom who happens to suffer from postpartum depression it's a wild ride most would rather avoid. Unfortunately, it's a sad statistic that affects approximately 5-15% of women after childbirth. Below are 10 celebrity mothers who experienced … [Read more...]
Cobie Smulders Reveals Cancer Diagnosis at Age 25; Defies Doctor’s Report and Conceives Naturally
Best known for her role on the popular TV series How I Met Your Mother, actress Cobie Smulders revealed publicly for the first time that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25. “I had tumors on both ovaries and the cancer had spread into my lymph nodes and surrounding tissues,” the actress revealed to Women's Health Magazine. The now 33-year-old was diagnosed during the third … [Read more...]
TV Personality Samantha Harris is Inspiring Positivity in the Face of Adversity with Website ‘Gotta Make Lemonade’ (Interview)
Seasoned entertainment news journalist, Samantha Harris is widely recognized for her hosting and correspondence work on television’s most popular shows: Extra, E! News, The Insider and Entertainment Tonight; she’s also been celebrated for her acting ability and made her Broadway debut in 2009, playing the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the long-running musical Chicago; additionally, Harris has … [Read more...]
Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Surgery to Remove Ovaries
Angelina Jolie-Pitt has been very vocal about her health and in 2013 revealed that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy because she carried a gene that greatly increased her chances of getting breast and ovarian cancer. Sadly, Jolie-Pitt's mother, grandmother and aunt all died from this disease, but the star is taking measures to ensure she'll be around to see her children grow up. Last … [Read more...]
Concerned Mom Amanda Peet Speaks Out on the Vaccination Controversy
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from January 1st to February 20th, 2015, 154 people from 17 states and Washington DC were reported to have measles, and most of those people were unvaccinated. Actress Amanda Peet, who is very outspoken about the need to get kids vaccinated, was on Access Hollywood Live and talked about the controversy with hosts Billy Bush and … [Read more...]
TLC’s Dr. Jen Arnold on Talking to Your Kids About Cancer
If you've been keeping up with The Little Couple's journey on TLC then you'll know that in December of 2013 Dr. Jen Arnold was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, stage 4 choriocarcinoma, due to a non-viable pregnancy she had two months prior. She bravely allowed the cameras to document her struggle and also shared her sickness with her two children, Zoey, 3 and Will, 4 1/2. "I wanted to … [Read more...]
Anna Faris Talks About Her Son Being Born 9 Weeks Premature
Pregnancy is a moment in time that comes with immeasurable joy, unexplained love and overwhelming expectancy, but when there are complications real fears come alive. Many pregnant mothers have had to face the reality of delivering a baby before it's full-term of 39-42 weeks, and being a celebrity does not make one immune to this heartache. Anna Faris experienced and faced this fear head-on when … [Read more...]