Birth

How do I prepare for an unmedicated birth?

What is the ‘ring of fire’?

Can I induce labor naturally?

Will I poop in labor?

When should I go to the hospital during labor?

What are the three stages of labor?

When do I lose my mucus plug?

This is birth: A NICU birth story

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

What is a ‘gentle’ C-section?

The C-section procedure itself stays the same, but the mood is different.

What happens during a C-section? A midwife answers your FAQs

The unknown can be scary, but knowledge is empowering.

Dancing during labor

Who knew dancing could be great for preparing to give birth?

This baby was born from an embryo frozen 27 years ago

Her family is setting records.

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.

Mom creates realistic playdough C-section for her son

Videos of the 'surgeries' performed by the mother-son team are going viral.

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.

8 ways to keep your cool during the 2-week wait

5. Avoid triggers

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.

The scientific reason why that first post-birth meal tastes SO good

Dear turkey sandwich: We love you.