Birth Stories
At home, in hospitals, and even on an airplane: these real-life birth stories will inspire and amaze you.
This mom of 54 prepares for a new challenge—giving birth for the first time
Maggie Doyne opens up to Motherly about her amazing life—and the exciting next chapter.
Serena Williams’ traumatic birth experience isn’t rare for black women—and that needs to change
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of all developed countries. And it’s worst of all for black women.
The minute we got that call, I knew you were our daughter
As they placed this 5lb 4oz baby in my arms, I looked at her and I knew. “Hi Ella,” I said, “I’m your Mommy.”
A woman born without a uterus just gave birth
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Seven Nights in the NICU
A mom reminisces on the nerve-wracking--and heart-warming--time she spent in the NICU.
I Had Fake Labor and Still Birthed at Home
A mama labored at home for 70 hours before meeting her new bundle.
What I Learned about Motherhood in the NICU
Why this twin mom considers her experience there a gift.
My baby was misdiagnosed with Trisomy 18
What it feels like to hear your baby might have a genetic disease.
The Day I Gave Birth Wasn’t The Best Day of My Life
Rethinking the way we talk about our baby's birth day.
My Epidural Didn’t Ease My Labor Pain
One mama shares how her anesthetic plan went awry.
A Birth Story in Pictures
This is what having a baby looks like.
I am strong: How my unmedicated birth changed me
I realize how extraordinary my body really is—it not only is able to give birth but was, in fact, made to do so.
Why I Chose a Homebirth
5 reasons you may want to spend your birth day at home.