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Nia Long Poses Nude on EBONY Cover. Would You? ... One Mom Did. In A Train Station. Read Her Story. Print E-mail

Nia Long Pregnant

 I love Nia Long. And you know I love seeing empowering and beautiful images of pregnanct black women. That's why I just love the October issue of EBONY. But would you pose naked? And in a commuter train station?? Mocha Moms National President Kuae Mattox did, and she shared her story in The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy. Read an excerpt of her experience here.  

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The Game's Drew Sidora Talks Pregnancy, Single Motherhood, Grapefruit Juice and Fried Chicken! Print E-mail
drew_sidorababyshowerpics.jpg We loved her on the old  "The Game" or maybe you didn't, but mom-to-be Drew Sidora talks with Kimberly about crazy cravings, what scares her about having a boy, and her new TD Jakes sitcom.  And check out our exclusive baby shower pics!
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5 Great Baby Shower Gift Ideas Print E-mail

 

You are invited to a baby shower and you want to pick out the most mocha-fabulous gift for the mommy-to-be and the expected baby.  Sure, you could easily go off the baby registry if the mommy and daddy decided to do one, or if you would like to be a little more creative, you may want to consider some of these alternative baby shower gift ideas.


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To Medicate or Not? Preparing for Labor & Delivery.

Sure, you’ve got this. But every now and then you wonder, maybe even worry, about the pain of labor and delivery. Being prepared is one of the best strategies for dealing with pain when the time comes
 

      
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Managing Your Job in the Third Trimester

Why can’t maternity start before delivery? Good question. Until that law gets passed, you’ve got to manage both.  With more sleeplessness and that inevitable waddle, TGIF will have a new meaning. Here’s how’s to manage your job in the final stretch…

 

      
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