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Labor & Delivery

What’s it like to give birth? Learn more about the stages and get tips from real mamas who’ve been there.

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Join pediatric nurse, midwife and Motherly’s Digital Education Editor Diana Spalding as…

vintage hospital birth instructions

These vintage hospital birth instructions show just how much has changed for mothers

Micala Gabrielle Henson's grandmother was given these instructions back when her mom was born in 1968 and they are...something else.

8 Gross Things That Happen After Childbirth

Because getting the baby out is just the beginning.

mom holding newborn baby in a hospital

When will your baby be born? Probably around 4 in the morning, says study

Birth timing is tied to both ancient evolutionary roots and modern schedules.

What is hypnobirthing? Everything you need to know

Hypnobirthing is quite simply a way of helping women prepare for a positive birth

C-section rates by hospital: mother kissing newborn baby on cheek in hospital

Yelp just made it easier to find C-section rates by hospital

What decision is more important: Where to have dinner or where to deliver your baby?

4 Common Birth Interventions You Can Avoid

And how to avoid them in the most natural way possible.

4 Ways Your Body Works With You During Birth

Your body works in magical ways to help you meet your new bundle.

I Gave Birth Totally Unassisted

The true story of one mama’s “free birth.”

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