Birth Stories

Let’s stop glamorizing the positive birth story

Often, there is beauty in the mess.

I’m a preemie mom—5 things I wish I knew before my shocking delivery

My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.

No doula? No problem—experts share how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy

Yes, you can still advocate for yourself, even without a doula.

The heartwarming reason why this 8-year-old delivered her baby sister

How involving her daughter in her deliveries helped them both heal from pregnancy loss. 

These photos from a trans father’s home birth are stunning 😍

"When I saw the photos I suddenly got the sense that they need to be out there, as they represent so well two causes very close to my heart: normalization of home birth and normalization of trans and non-binary people giving birth."

What Black mothers-to-be need to know before giving birth

I was confident in my ability to have the birth experience that I wanted. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Now, I hope other Black mothers-to-be can learn from my experience and how to prepare themselves for all possible birthing scenarios.

My epidural worked *too* well—here’s what I wish I knew

I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.

These are the best birth photos of 2021—and they’re breathtaking

These are the winners of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers 2021 Birth Photography Image Competition.

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.​

Body cam footage shows officer delivering baby in 7-Eleven parking lot

Watch the entire amazing birth from start to finish—congrats to all!

When I tell you about my difficult birth, here’s what I need you to do

Please don’t say, “At least the baby’s healthy.” 

This viral photo of a mom giving birth in a hospital hallway shows the true strength of women

Mama=hero

9-year-old girl delivers her baby sister at home in incredible birth story

"It was fun. She looked really pretty," Aakayla said.

These triplets have a remarkable bond―they’re all pregnant at the same time!

As soon as two of the sisters found out they were pregnant, they encouraged their other sister to join them.

Mom who gave birth at Miami airport gives baby the perfect name

The mom was scheduled to make a connecting flight, but had a bit of a delay.

World’s most premature baby, given 0% odds of survival, celebrates first birthday

Baby Richard weighed less than a pound when he was born 131 days premature.

Meghan Trainor shares her son’s NICU birth story

Baby Riley was rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit after his arrival.

18 emotional photos of partners meeting their baby for the first time 😭

There's no feeling that compares to the moment you become a mama, but one that feels just as sweet is seeing your partner with your baby for the first time.

This mom was pressured to finish a work meeting—even after her water broke

This is just one example of how harmful 'hustle culture' can be toward pregnant workers.

She gave birth while in a COVID-19 coma. What this mom wants you to know

When Monica Ramirez regained consciousness, she learned that her daughter was already two weeks old.