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.
The research suggests our bodies are talking to our babies at a molecular level.
Advocates for the term say removing surgical language from the birth experience also removes an unnecessary stigma.
But there are a lot of factors at play.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new pilot program that would expand Medicaid coverage for doulas.
Our lives are at stake.
But I *did* recover. And you will, too, mama.
When I look at my scar now, I see my body's ability to heal, to survive.
She’s all packed and ready to go. ✔
Yes, you can still have the birth of your dreams.
Hypnobirthing is quite simply a way of helping women prepare for a positive birth
And 4 everyday things you can do to get a flatter belly.
What does it mean for kids born in the year of the dog?
Pelvic floor therapist Lindsey Vestal tells us how to get our pelvic floor back in shape.
Some women decide not to have the umbilical cord cut at all, a practice called lotus birth.
There are positives AND negatives to having a C-section.
Because mom isn't the only one who needs to get ready for birth.
The 50-year-old junior senator from Illinois is used to blazing trails.
Maggie Doyne opens up to Motherly about her amazing life—and the exciting next chapter.
The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of all developed countries. And it’s worst of all for black women.
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.”