Comments on: Why We are Better for the Celebrity Bump

By: elissapr

elissapr — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:58:27 +0000

As ‘trite’ as it may sound…celebrity has taken pregnancy out of the closet and has made pregnancy beautiful. Did our mothers revel in showing off their baby bumps? Was pregnancy the stuff of water cooler conversation? As the commentator above noted…so much has changed over the past decade…and let the conversation continue! Viva la celebrity baby bump!!

By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:07:39 +0000

I read the article and I completely agree with your take. I don’t really care that he talked about the career boosts of several insignificant celebrities (in my opinion!) but I do think that there have been brave women who have spoken out on many issues surrounding pregnancy, child birth, infertility, adoption, healthy alternatives (sometimes a little overboard but hey…). I am working on the Pregnancy Awareness Event next week in LA and am so impressed at the continued increase of information, products and support available. My son just turned 10 and I think the last 10 years has seen so much progress. I think this comes from a combination of things including lots of smart parents, Moms getting more involved and informed, Mompreneurs finding a place for many useful things missed before, celebrities endorsements and voice, Dad’s getting more involved – it all adds up to being good for us.

By: julia

julia — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:04:23 +0000

Kara,
Thank you for your feedback. And yes, this is exactly right – thanks to the increased coverage of celebrity pregnancies– issues such as fertility are given quality attention and coverage. And frankly, brought out of the closet. We learn about the range of experience, personal challenges, and solutions from the increased coverage. We begin to feel comfortable and open. Breastfeeding is another excellent example. Look how candidly Jennifer Garner, Hillary Duff, Angelina Jolie and a myriad of other Mamas openly discuss feeding – frustrations, victories and all. This keeps us all feeling in the range of normal – and frankly, creates a legitimate support system that is needed, necessary and appreciated.

By: Kara

Kara — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:06:19 +0000

I have not read the article yet, so perhaps he discussed this but… celebrity pregnancy also sometimes brings to the forefront fertility discussions. Look at Guilana and Bill. This certainly hasnt been an easy road for them, but their openness about their fertility issues have given voice to so many others. Nice post, Julia!