What you see on the runways is usually a good indicator of the trends that will pop up every season, however, sometimes certain trends just organically appear. One such trend that's spreading among pregnant celebrities is pairing a maxi dress with a jean jacket. In fact, the jean jacket is becoming the must-have spring maternity jacket.

Here are a few maternity jean jackets you can buy to stay on trend:

Mavi Button Denim Maternity Jacket from a Pea in the Pod - $99.99

Dollhouse Button Denim Maternity Jacket from Motherhood Maternity - $29.99

Cropped Denim Maternity Jacket from Old Navy - $36.94

Do you have a jean jacket?

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Pregnant in Heels' Rosie Pope gave birth to her third child on Mother's day! Pope and her husband Daren welcomed a baby girl, who weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. She is the first daughter for the couple, who are already parents to two boys. The couple released a statement: "We are all doing well and so in love with her, as are her older brothers and our extended family."

Pope tweeted throughout her labor, saying: "Ahhhhh these contractions are so bad, I've asked for the epidural but it's not working...please start working!"

Daren took over tweeting duties when labor progressed: "Rosie now itching legs, nausea coming on strong. She's talking about only one thing: healthy baby girl."

The last tweet was the sweetest: "We can't believe we're a family of 5 now! Such an amazing journey, we feel so incredibly blessed!"

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Would you tweet throughout your labor?

Rosie Pope of Pregnant in Heels Gives Birth on Mother's Day! [People]

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Sometimes the best maternity outfit is the simplest. Once the weather gets warm, it's easier to find a comfortable maxi dress to go with your favorite pair of sandals. Kourtney's outfit is the definition of easy-going. A pair of black gladiator sandals with a gray maxi dress makes this ensemble simple and easily embellished too. The dress she's wearing can be purchased from Revolve Clothing for $95. However, we founds some less expensive items you can use to replicate her look:

Gray Pocket Maxi Dress from Gap - $59.95

Or

French Connection Long Sleeve Dress from a Pea in the Pod - $89.99

BC Footware Sway from Piperlime - $39.50

What do you think of her outfit?

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Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio (31) welcomed her second child to the world with fiance Jamie Mazur. Noah Phoenix arrived on May 7th, in Florianopolis, Brazil. He joins big sister Anja Louise (3 1/2). Ambrosio posted on Facebook:

"Well, the day just arrived and we couldn’t be more happy!!! Noah Phoenix was born yesterday afternoon and already stole our hearts. Anja is a proud big sister now and we are so thankful he is with us."

Mazur tweeted: "Welcome my son, can’t wait to show u around this crazy place."

The couple began dating in 2005.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

What do you think of the name Noah Phoenix?

Alessandra Ambrosio Welcomes Son Noah Phoenix [People]

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Actress Mira Sorvino (44) and husband Christopher Backus (30) have welcomed their fourth child to the world! Lucia was born in Los Angeles on May 3rd. The couple released a statement: "We are thrilled beyond measure to have been blessed with our fourth precious, healthy child."

The newest addition joins Holden (2), Johnny (5), and Mattea (7).

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Mira Sorvino Welcomes Baby No. 4: Lucia [CelebrityBabyScoop]

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Reese Witherspoon arrived at the White House Correspondent’s dinner in a classic, flattering maternity dress. Her simple black dress, bright turquoise earrings and retro hair style combine for a timeless, beautiful look that’s easy for anyone to achieve. We’ve found some similar items that you can use to replicate her gorgeous ensemble:

Diana maxi nursing maternity dress from Amazon - $109

For something more inexpensive, try the Christian Michaels Desiree Dress  - $17.70

Turquoise Teardrop Earrings - $50

What do you think of her outfit?

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Jessica Simpson (31) and her fiance Eric Johnson (32) have welcomed a baby girl! Maxwell Drew arrived on May 1st, weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. and measuring 21 inches long. The happy new mom posted on Twitter:

"Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson. We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!"

The name Drew is Simpson's mother's maiden name and Maxwell is Johnson's middle name.

Simpson and Johnson have been together since May 2010.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Jessica Simpson Welcomes Daughter Maxwell Drew [People]

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At some point in the near future, it's likely that Drew Barrymore (37) will announce her pregnancy. She seems to be following in the footsteps of Reese Witherspoon by not confirming her pregnancy despite her obvious baby bump. The life-long actress has been keeping her growing belly under wraps while out and about with fiance, Will Kopelman - this will be the first child for the couple.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

How far along do you think she is?

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What is there to say about Susan Sarandon? She is one of the most prolific actresses in Hollywood with a personal track record that is equally as fascinating. She has three children, Eva (27), Jack (23) and Miles (20) and is known for being politically active. These are just a few of the reasons that we were ecstatic to read about her views on parenting in Parade:

On choosing family:  "When the kids were little, I worked in the summers or worked in New York. By then, I was a very old mom so it didn’t cost me anything to give up a certain amount of my career. I found what was happening to me so much more interesting. I always worked from the point of view that my kids were good kids and if they were acting out or something was wrong, then it wasn't that I needed to crack down but needed to understand was going on."

On parenting: "I said no to my kids a lot about certain things and made them accountable for where they were. But in other areas I probably seemed more relaxed. My boys definitely come down on the side of Jeff. I don't mind if they smoke weed if it's not constantly. And I would welcome them home as long as they picked up their towels. I always have a lot of kids around and am always explaining to them that they need to be responsible for their friends too. My eldest son graduated from USC in May and he was hired to go across the United States and film different demographics of homeless people. When he arrived with his crew in July, they stayed until mid-September when I kicked them out since I had to get his brother to school. That was fabulous, there were kids everywhere, but it was a struggle to not act like it was a crash pad. They have to respect your house."

On aging gracefully: "...no matter how healthy you are, or how much you exercise, or what you eat, you are still past the dewy glow of youth. That's when I really started saying to my daughter, 'Just relax!' I look at pictures of myself when I was so critical and now I think, 'I looked pretty good! What was my problem?' Girls, enjoy it! Get off your diets and stop complaining about your thighs because you have some roaming anxiety. Just enjoy the fact that you're so naturally beautiful. So much of it has to do with attitude."

On getting her kids involved: "By example. I never pulled them along. The only thing I insisted upon was doing a service project before they graduated from high school. Both of my boys worked for Habitat for Humanity. Eva wanted to create a nursery at a shelter so we came in and painted, did the floors. Then I asked our friends, people who had been mentors to my kids or had known them their whole life, to write letters. I took pictures of their projects. And then my kids had to write a letter to themselves, that I couldn't read. It was something they could read later on and see where they were at 17. I put all of that in a scrapbook for each of them."

Do you encourage your kids to be engaged in the world?

Susan Sarandon's Beauty Advice: 'Get Off Your Diets!' [Parade]

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Reese Witherspoon is ready for summer. Donning a comfortably jersey-knit dress, paired with some gladiator sandals, she's the picture of summer. She looks great and her outfit is nonetheless comfortable. We found similar items that you can use to replicate this look:

Herringbone Hoop Earrings - $14

Gladiator Sandals from J.Jill - $39.99

Green Onyx Seed Necklace - $50

36-inch Gold Monde Chain Necklace - $45.65

Gold Bracelet Loops - $19.99

Spiced Bag from Roxy - $39.50

Gray Knit Dress from Target - $24.99

What do you think about her outfit?

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Mariah Carey looks fantastic one year after the birth of her twins. She has since become a spokesperson for Jenny Craig and looking at her now, it's hard to believe she once gained 70 lbs. during her pregnancy. She dished on how she lost the weight in the May issue of Shape.

On her pregnancy: "Pregnancy was probably the best and the hardest thing I’ll ever go through. I know for a lot of women, it can be wonderful and relatively easy. But for me, it was like ‘Okay, honey, do you have to do everything the hard way?' " She went on to talk about her pregnancy weight gain. "Everyone said I was fat, so I did something about it. I put on around 70 lbs., but if you look at photos of me when I was pregnant, you'd say, 'Wow, she gained 9,000 pounds!' A lot of it was water weight because I pretty much had head-to-toe edema, which is very painful."

On cutting calories: “I used to be able to slim down just by exercising more, but that’s changed. Since having the babies, I realize that 90 percent of losing weight is my diet.”

On exercise: "Today my workout routine is more about getting and staying toned. And for me, that means either taking hour-long walks a few times a week or jumping in the pool three or four days a week to do 45 minutes of aquatic exercises."

Have you ever tried water workouts?

Mariah Carey: How I Lost 70 Lbs. Post-Twins [CelebrityBabyScoop]

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A certain chemical combination, referred to as the "toxic trio," has been discovered in nail polishes labeled non-toxic in many California salons. These chemicals are known to cause birth defects and while their use is not banned, the nail polishes which contained them did not have the chemicals listed in their ingredients. The three chemicals found are toulene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and formaldehyde.

Investigators in California tested 25 brands used in nail salons at random and found that 10 out of 12 products claiming to be free of toulene actually contained it and five out of seven that claimed to be free of the "toxic trio" actually contained one or more of the chemicals and sometimes at high levels. Four of the nail polishes they tested had dangerously high levels of them.

"We know there are exposures at salons, both to workers and customers, and we're concerned about potential harm. Our strategy first and foremost is to shed light on the reality of what's in these products and put this information out to everyone," said Karl Palmer, the Department of Toxic Substances Control's (DTSC) pollution prevention performance manager. The agency provided a list of the products that were mislabeled: Sation 99 basecoat, Sation 53 red-pink nail color, Dare to Wear nail lacquer, Chelsea 650 Baby's Breath Nail Lacquer, New York Summer Nail Color, Paris Spicy 298 nail lacquer, Sunshine nail lacquer, Cacie Light Free Gel Basecoat, Cacie Sun Protection Topcoat, Golden Girl Topcoat, Nail Art Top-N-Seal and High Gloss Topcoat.

Two out of three of the chemicals in the toxic trio have been linked to developmental delays and inhaling any of the three chemicals has been linked to chronic health problems. DTSC is mostly concerned about nail salon workers, however, salons with little ventilation are more dangerous for customers when these chemicals are being used.

Do you visit a well-ventilated salon?


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Kristin Cavallari refuses to wear maternity clothes, but she is fairing just fine without them. Her maternity style is spot-on and it’s remarkably easy to find exactly what items she’s wearing. This outfit she stepped out in is pretty and perfect for spring weather. It would be easy to wear to a casual or a formal event. Here are the inexpensive items that you can use to replicate her look:

Gathered Empire Maxi Dress - $92

Roxy Highway Bag - $48

Sister Moon Denim Jacket - $58

Double Teardrop Earrings - $28

‘Aleta’ Sandals - $29.95

Braided Stud Belt - $5.80

What do you think of her outfit?

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One of our favorite celebrity moms, Jessica Alba, is notoriously open about her experiences as a mother. She is passionate and realistic about being a parent and yet impeccably dressed every day. Well, she has quickly blown our minds with a tiny bit of fashion wisdom just for moms. She said in an interview on lilsugar:

"I wear scarves, mostly because it's an accessory that can dress up an outfit, so you're not just wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and sneakers. But it's also because if my baby has an accident -- and I'm holding the baby -- I can cover that accident up! So I'm not walking around with a big puke stain or poo stain on my shirt! Knowing that I don't have time to go home and change, and really, I don't have the space, time, or capacity to pick out five different changes of outfits for my car - it's enough to remember my baby's change of clothes. I have funny little stories about how I learned that lesson."

She's getting ready to publish her first book, which she promises will be chock-full of all the tips and tricks she learned as a mother of two. It sounds very relatable:

"It's what I've learned along the way through trial and error — things that are actually attainable and applicable to me and to my life. I'm not growing organic vegetables at my house and picking them and feeding [them to] my family. I'm a working mom, so for me, it was easier to use disposable diapers. I do the best I can. I make my kids organic food, but I'm not the extreme. I think a lot of people probably fall more in the category where I fall — we want the best for our families, but sometimes we feel like it's too hard and it's too unattainable to go all the way and grow a garden and do that. So where's the happy medium? The book's going to be a very simple handbook on little things you can do that add up and make a big difference."

Do you wear scarves?

Jessica Alba Dishes About Her Mommy Must Have And Details Of Her New Book [lilsugar]

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You're only going to be wearing maternity clothes for approximately nine months, which is why it makes no sense to break the bank for a new wardrobe. You're better off picking out a few select items that you can wear repeatedly. Whether you are fashion-obsessed or just want to look nice each day, here are some must-have items for spring:

Skinny jeans – Skinny jeans are an easy way to look fashionable and feel sexy. Plus, showing off your thin legs can make you feel less big and more fashionable.

Blazer – You can wear a blazer pretty much everywhere. Pair it with some jeans for a casual night out, or wear it with your favorite pin skirt to work. You might end up paying a little bit more for this item but you’ll find that you get a lot of wear out of it.

Full-Length Skirt – Nothing says spring like a pretty full-length skirt. It’s a comfortable way to look nice and keep your legs covered (especially since shaving your legs may be out of the question at this point). Find a beautiful flora-print skirt to stay trendy.

Maxi dress – One maxi dress will get a lot of mileage during your pregnancy. Wear it to your baby shower and pretty much every time you need to dress up to go out. A simple black strapless maxi easily can be dressed up to look formal or dressed down for casual events.

Cropped leather jacket – This item doesn’t really have to be maternity since it will be cropped. A cropped leather jacket can be paired with most outfits, even dresses. Look chic and stay relatively warm.

Stripes – You can’t go through an entire pregnancy without wearing a striped top or dress. Seriously, nothing accentuates the curves of your pregnancy better and you will be completely on-trend. Plus, an inexpensive striped maternity top is very easy to find.

Black leggings – Pair leggings with any skirt or pair of shorts for a variety of looks. You may find that you wear leggings more often than any other bottom in your wardrobe.

What is your spring must-have?

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