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...]
8 Celebrity Moms with Lyme Disease
In fact, experts suggest that approximately 476,000 people may get Lyme disease each year in the United States. Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is a potentially life-threatening condition that is transmitted to humans by black-legged ticks. According to Medical News Today, at first, a rash may appear then can disappear without treatment but, in time, the person may develop problems with the joints, … [Read more...]
16 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 unfortunate emergency, one-third of all births happen by Cesarean section. Below is a list of … [Read more...]
Famous Moms Whose Parents Decided Against Aborting Them
Can you imagine if your favorite celebrity was never born? Well, if the mothers of the five celebrities below went through with an intended abortion, or listened to family members insistence to have one, then these famous moms wouldn't be here today. 1. Brooke Shields - When Brooke Shields' mother Teri announced that she was pregnant, her boyfriend’s father offered her money to end the … [Read more...]
33 Celebrities Who’ve Had Abortions
Wherever you stand on the issue of abortion there’s no denying that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a difficult decision most women wish they didn’t have to face. And, although there’s been a steady decline in abortions since 1980, 4 out of 10 unplanned pregnancies are terminated each year. The following celebrities fall somewhere within that statistic and each one share openly their … [Read more...]
14 Celebrity Couples Who Ended Relationships While Pregnant
Pregnancy is a time in a mother’s life when she should be delighting in her upcoming birth; living in the clouds; eating to her heart’s content, and preparing for her baby’s delivery. But, for some, it's not just a time for celebrating a new arrival, but going through a significant breakup. Sadly, these 14 celebrities experienced this heartache first-hand because not even pregnancy could save … [Read more...]
12 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Struggled with Alcohol Abuse
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...]
34 Celebrity Moms Who’ve Battled Cancer
To many, cancer is a very scary word, and it can turn to terror when a person gets news from the doctor that they have the dreaded disease. These brave women, all moms, have had to face the harsh reality with themselves, and their families, that cancer is now a reality in their lives. 1. Bethenny Frankel – Bethenny Frankel was diagnosed with skin cancer and shared her experience with PEOPLE … [Read more...]
5 Famous Moms Who Stayed Married Despite Infidelity
Marriage can be rewarding and blissful, but it can also be challenging and painful. Add an extramarital affair on top of that and most unions won't survive. These famous moms suffered embarrassment, heartache, and a public display of humiliation from their cheating spouses, but worked through their difficult journey and kept their union intact. 1. Hillary Clinton - In 1998, US President … [Read more...]
In Honor Of Memorial Day: We Celebrate 5 Brave Celebrity Moms
Memorial Day is a time when we commemorate all the brave men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. As an extension of that gratitude and celebration, we're recognizing some fearless famous moms who were courageous in their own fight. These 5 celebrity mothers defied the safety of comfort to make a difference in the lives of others. 1. Bea Arthur - Surprising to many, the … [Read more...]
10 Famous Parents Whose Mom or Dad Were Murdered
When a child suffers the loss of a parent it's a heartache oftentimes too difficult to bear, but when a mother or father is killed in cold blood the tragedy is insurmountable. Sadly, the following celebrities faced the pain of losing a parent to murder. 1. Jennifer Hudson - In 2008, Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson endured a horrific loss when her 57-year-old mother, brother, and nephew were … [Read more...]
6 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 famous moms picked up a drug habit in their teens, but they were 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. Drew … [Read more...]
6 Celebrity Parents with A Past Pornography Addiction
Studies have shown that pornography can have devastating effects on people's lives, leading to infidelity, lewd behavior, sexual exploitation, molestation, plus other negative outcomes. Sadly, the lure of porn oftentimes begins at a young age for a lot of adults. These 6 celebrity parents have admitted to a past pornography addiction. 6 Celebrity Parents with A Past Pornography Addiction 1. … [Read more...]
11 Celebrities Conceived By Rape or Who Bore a Child from Rape
Rape is a tragedy no person should have to endure. And when the sexual assault results in conceiving a child overwhelming emotion arise out of difficult decisions that must be made. Sadly, even famous people are vulnerable to this type of adversity. The following celebrities were either conceived by rape, or bore a child from rape. *This post contains affiliate links; we may net a small … [Read more...]
Kristoff and Mia St. John Discuss Son’s Tragic and Controversial Suicide (Interview)
It’s a parent’s cruelest, most painful nightmare, the death of a child. It’s also a devastating loss no parent, celebrity or not, is immune to. Two years ago, The Young and the Restless star, Kristoff St. John, and world-champion boxer, Mia St. John, lost their oldest son, Julian, to suicide. The heartbroken parents made headlines when they shared their story on CBS This Morning and Entertainment … [Read more...]