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Birth

It’s go time, mama! Whether you’re counting down the days or trying to plan ahead, learn more about giving birth with advice and essays from real mamas.

This is birth: A family home birth story

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

Updated May. 03, 2023
mom holding a newborn baby while dad and toddler look

This is birth: A girl mom story

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

Updated May. 03, 2023
mom holding baby in the NICU

This is birth: A NICU birth story

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

Updated May. 03, 2023
mother giving birth via gentle c-section in the operating room

What is a ‘gentle’ C-section?

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

Updated Oct. 11, 2022
Mother holding infant after c-section birth showing what happens during a c-section delivery

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

The unknown can be scary, but knowledge is empowering.

Updated Oct. 10, 2022
parents dancing while in labor

Dancing during labor

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

Updated May. 03, 2023
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