Birth Stories

This mom thought she was pregnant with seven babies. She gave birth to nine

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A woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth on airplane

Luckily, a doctor and three NICU nurses were on board the same flight.

After a 15-hour labor while wearing a mask, Camilla Luddington says she felt “claustrophobic”

The "Grey's Anatomy" actress said she feels a bond with other mothers who had similar experiences.

This rockstar mama gave birth at 57

The New Hampshire woman was weightlifting until the day she went into labor!

This rockstar mom gave birth in her car during a major snowstorm

The baby girl was born in the front seat of her parents' car during a nor'easter.

These beautiful birth photos give us hope for 2021

The mothers of the United States are strong enough to save it. These pictures prove it.

What’s the difference between a first and second birth? 14 moms share their stories

Every pregnancy and birth really is different.

This couple welcomed 2 babies 4 days apart as both moms gave birth

"It's so amazing to be home as a family."

This is Birth: Bekah Martinez’s serene & empowered waterbirth

Bekah Martinez’s birth story: After 28 hours of laboring at home, the…

This is birth: A NICU birth story

A NICU birth story: After arriving 5 weeks early and spending 15…

This is birth: A midwife birth story

Watch these skilled midwives help baby Ezra take his first breath. “The…

This is birth: A family home birth story

Watch this calm mama deliver her second child with her firstborn daughter…

This is birth: A girl mom story

Watch the beautiful moment this mama gives birth to her second daughter.

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Mom’s essay about parenting on her day off is so relatable

'Sometimes, a day off with the kids is harder than a work day,' she writes.

My birth story: What my unplanned C-section taught me about motherhood

When I look back now I can see the story more clearly, not just the fear and disappointment—but the joy.

These powerful photos show 9-year-old boy helping his mom through labor

She chose her son as her doula.

UFC fighters Amanda Nunes & Nina Ansaroff share adorable pregnancy pics

The couple is expecting a baby girl this month.

As a new mom I have so much love for my baby—but I’m struggling to love myself

No one told me I would give birth to an entirely new version of myself the day I gave birth to my son.

Ciara was ‘literally in labor’ finishing this song & music video

"I probably could only do each take for like two minutes and then I needed to take a break."