It has been rumored that 48-year old Kelly Preston and devout Scientologist has had a “silent birth” to welcome baby boy Benjamin into the world.  What is a silent birth, you ask?  well according to the beliefs of Scientology, which has a cult celebrity following, such as John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and Tom Cruise, believes that “a silent birth is labor and delivery done in a calm and loving environment and with no spoken words by anyone attending. Chatty doctors and nurses, shouts to “PUSH, PUSH” and loud or laughing remarks to “encourage” are the types of things that are meant to be avoided.” 

Ok, I’m all for having a “loving environment” while giving birth, but come on, when someone is able to push out another human being out of ones birth canal it should give them the right to yell, curse or even scream.  Right?  well not according to the principle behind the founder of Scientology, L Ron Hubbard, who claims that  not speaking during childbirth can have an adverse effect on one later in life.

Hmm no words, I am a little curious about that one, since hearing my husband’s voice coaching me through labor pains and the delivery itself made me feel safe and loved.Are there any Silent Birth believers out there? Do you think you can go through a silent birth?

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After a long hiatus, I’m baaacckk and coming back strong!  This POSH mom has been fighting a cold for weeks while trying to keep up with a very now active 11 month old.  And blah blah blah, I am now back and there’s so much catching up to do…

Here’s some POSH celebrity mom sightings that you might find uber fab!

It’s that time of year and First lady Michelle Obama (mom to daughters Malia and Sasha) speaks about the Toys for Tots program at the White House in Washington on December 1, 2010.  Looking fab!

Halle Berry (mom to Nahla) attended the premiere of Frankie and Alice in Los Angeles wearing a flashy brocade suit from Balmain’s fall 2010 collection.

Salma Hayek (mom to Valentina) graces the cover of Spanish V magazine while wearing Alexander McQueen – she looks fierce.

Sarah Jessica Parker (mom to son, James and twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha) has been spotted with the family attending the premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1’ at Alice Tully Hall on November 15 in New York City.  In other SJP news, the Observer and Post report that SJP actually might be, finally moving uptown, she’ll have Lorne Michaels as a neighbor – maybe she can campaign about her being a guest on SNL!

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The December issue of W Magazine celebrates family, from model and mom-to-be, Miranda Kerr, Actress, Katherine Heigl and Madonna are just a few families that graces the pages of this feel good issue.

Check out the pics below from the issue and a very pregnant, naked Miranda Kerr after the jump.

Katherine Heigl & Family

Madonna and daughter Lourdes

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Fashion icon and new host of Bravo TV’s The Fashion Show, Iman, graces the cover of the December issue of Harper’s Bazaar.  Iman dishes the dirt about her 18 year marriage to rocker hubby, David Bowie, her new gig on Bravo TV, cooking and what is the worst thing about being a parent.

I am so loving the spread.  After reading the Harper’s Bazaar interview I’ve realized that not only is Iman beautiful, but really down to earth, just your typical wife and mom…and that’s what being POSH is all about!

Parenthood:

The worst thing about being a parent…The early mornings. There is soccer and music class at 7:30 A.M. Remember, I am 55. I can only take so much!

Marriage:

David doesn’t fight. He is English, so he just stays quiet. I’m the screamer. Then he always makes me laugh. It’s like cabaret. I keep him entertained too. I still fancy him—totally!—after all these years.

Role Model:

My father. He taught me how to be a parent and gave me a positive connection with men because he is a gentleman. And that is what attracted me to David. He is a gentle soul.

What’s for Dinner:

I vowed to myself when I got married that I would cook every night. I find it very therapeutic…tonight is Branzino with lemon. And David likes risotto, but I can’t do risotto tonight. It takes time, and I have homework to do with my daughter. Maybe a salad and orzo. And David buys dessert.

For more pics of Iman’s photo spread, check here.

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Like Mother, like daughter and son…Jennifer Lopez’s twins — Max and Emme, 2, are now the faces of the Gucci brand!  Too cute!

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