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Birth Stories

At home, in hospitals, and even on an airplane: these real-life birth stories will inspire and amaze you.

WOMB TRANSPLANT

A womb transplant between sisters led to this history-making birth—and new hope for families everywhere

After a decade of waiting, Grace and her husband Angus welcomed their miracle baby, Amy Isabel — the first child in the UK born following a womb transplant.

Updated Apr. 10, 2025
40 weeks pregnant

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
mums in 40s

A historic shift: More babies now born to women over 40 than to teens

According to a brand new report from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System, births among women in their 40s have more than tripled since 1990, while the teen birth rate has plummeted to a historic low.

Updated Apr. 03, 2025
A newborn baby

A grandmother helps deliver her grandson in a car—just hours after losing her own mother

The timing of Noah’s birth—just hours after the passing of his great-grandmother—felt like something more than coincidence.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Woman gives birth on NYC subway

Baby born on the NYC subway—and strangers rallied to help in a moment of pure humanity

A 25-year-old woman went into labor around 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train.

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
New Hampshire - Dispatcher holding the baby he helped deliver

911 dispatcher reunites with New Hampshire family after life-changing emergency birth

“You guys have had a lasting impact on me. I’m not going to forget it.”

Updated Feb. 13, 2025
IVF babies

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Doula

Why every mom deserves a doula (and how Texas is stepping up to help)

Black women are over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024
Childbirth - Woman holding her baby who she gave birth to in the back of an ambulance

‘You kept me calm’: Michigan mom delivers baby in ambulance with help from heroic first responders

While Demsey had experienced childbirth twice before, this delivery was a first for everyone involved, including the Clinton Township paramedics who assisted her.

Updated Dec. 05, 2024
Pregnant Black Female Touch Knees During Contractions- black women need strong advocates

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

Updated Apr. 29, 2024

This mom just gave birth in 45 minutes and this common supplement may be why

How does melatonin affect labor? Researchers are finding out.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
c section picture showing baby being delivered after surgery

13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

These viral photos and videos tell the stories of birth and strength.

Updated Sep. 21, 2022
mom kissing newborn baby in the hospital after getting induced at 39 weeks

My birth story: I was induced at 39 weeks

I am a proud mom of five, two of whom I have given birth to.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
new mom in hospital with newborn - birth stories

The power of the birth story: A tale of reclaiming mine

There is healing from even the heaviest wounds.

Updated Dec. 06, 2023
woman in labor- didn't fall in love with my baby

I didn’t bond with my baby right away—and that’s OK

I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023
kasie hunt and husband with newborn-cnn anchor gives birth on the bathroom floor

CNN anchor gives birth on her bathroom floor after ’13 minutes of labor’

The baby girl "introduced herself" to the world.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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