Birth Stories

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

Birth Stories

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

Every pregnancy and birth really is different.

Birth Stories

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

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

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

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

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This is birth: A NICU birth story

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

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This is birth: A midwife birth story

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

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This is birth: A family home birth story

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

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This is birth: A girl mom story

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

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What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

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This is: Telling your loved ones you’re pregnant

These incredible pregnancy announcements will give you all the feels.

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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.

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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.

Birth Stories

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

She chose her son as her doula.