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Hollywood stories

Everyone loves a good baby story, and Hollywood is no exception. Here's our list of the most weepy tales of motherhood (not that your hormones need much excuse to kick in right now).

Top tip: Many pregnant women who are past their due date have reported that watching Three Men and A Baby has brought on their contractions. Strange but true and maybe worth a try if you're getting sick of spicy food.

• Parenthood (1989)
  Best line: 'He likes to butt things with his head'
• Three Men And A Baby (1985)
  Best line: 'I'll give you a thousand bucks if you change her diaper'
• Maybe Baby (2000)
  May your gynaecologist never identify with this film.
• Raising Arizona (1998)
• Baby Boom (1987)
• She's Having A Baby (1988)
• Friends - the one where Phoebe gives birth.
  (Don't say you don't love it too!) If you want to see that motherhood doesn't have to stop anyone:
• Erin Brockovich (2000)

And finally, if you like your baby movies a little less sentimental:

• Rosemary's Baby (1968)
• The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992)