Joys of Motherhood

Talk about entrepreneur moms! Rebecca Matthias is the awe-inspiring mother of four at the helm of Mothers Work, a multimillion-dollar corporation that includes Mimi Maternity, A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity boutiques, as well as Destination Maternity, nationwide megastores featuring the

MOTHERHOOD is hot. A pregnant body is beautiful, and you should never be uncomfortable about how you look-bulging belly and all.

LEAVE YOUR MASTER PLAN AT THE DOOR. Your special breathing techniques for labor and delivery may morph into an emergency C-section. Take and cherish what you get and say "thank you "

IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO BECOME A MOTHER. Motherhood is a journey, not a destination. The moment your baby is born you will be Mom, but you'll also have to grow into the role. -Katherine Lee

MOMS FOR MOD Working Mother Media and Mothers Work both support the March of Dimes (MOD) and its efforts to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. At Motherhood Maternity stores, you can purchase $1 MOD bracelets and charms or simply donate at the counter. To find out more, go to www.workingmother.com or www.motherhood.com.