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.
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.
Ciara was ‘literally in labor’ finishing this song & music video
"I probably could only do each take for like two minutes and then I needed to take a break."
14 photos of grandmas meeting their grandchildren for the first time that made us 😭
Grab your tissues before you scroll.
13 things that surprised me about having a C-section
6. How fast they got my son out.
These emotional birth photos show why midwives are so important
As a younger mother—and especially as a Black mother—21-year-old Anya was very much at risk for having her voice silenced during her birth experience. Moms under 30 are more likely to report being mistreated or have their concerns ignored by medical providers while in labor, which can lead to deadly consequences. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die during or after pregnancy or birth compared to white mothers. That's why Anya choose to have a midwife supported birth in a birth center.
My birth story: Surrogacy made me a mother
No matter how it happened, my baby deserves a warm and fuzzy birth story.
My birth story: Life and loss in one pregnancy
Our maternal-fetal medicine doctor came in suddenly—and I knew that something was wrong.
This pre-packed hospital bag has everything I wish I packed for my birth 🙌
The Fully Prepared bag from Belly and Bag includes basically everything but the baby.
This Texas mom gave birth to rare quadruplets during a pandemic
The last few months have been shocking for Jenny, who delivered four boys by C-section and has no history of multiples in her family.
The one lesson from birth class I actually used
I'm a labor and delivery nurse and *this* was new information to me!
These stories of mothers reunited with babies born during COVID-19 will make you 😭
These mamas + babies are living miracles.
Should I switch to a home birth during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Here are some key points to know when switching to an out-of-hospital birthing setting.
All the feels
How to survive + thrive with a 4-month-old baby.
Melissa Rauch had to give birth while Facetiming her husband
The Big Bang Theory star shares her pandemic birth story.