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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.

4 Ways Your Body Works With You During Birth

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

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

I Gave Birth Totally Unassisted

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

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
woman holding her pregnant belly as she takes steps on how to prepare for a c section

8 things to do now to prepare for your C-section

We've got helpful tips on how to prepare for your C-section recovery now to set you up for success after you bring your precious bundle home.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
an array of food

What should you eat right after birth?

Eat the right foods to keep you going after delivery.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
birth partner holding mom's hand as she wonders what to do for a long labor

What Should I Do For Long Labor?

6 ways to pace your way through labor.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022

8 Tips to Be A Better Birth Partner

Uncertain about your role as birth partner? This is the guide for you.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023

7 Essentials For Your Hospital Bag

Find out what you need for birth and what you should leave home.

Updated Nov. 01, 2022
mom holding newborn baby

Snuggle time: 9 things to do in the hospital after your baby’s birth

Skin-to-skin, baby’s first photos and taking care of you. 

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
mom holding newborn baby in a hospital bed

The 10 questions to ask on your hospital tour

Here are some questions we like to ask on hospital tours.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

3 Ways to Rethink Contractions

What if contractions weren't about pain after all?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
man and woman embracing her pregnant belly

My baby was misdiagnosed with Trisomy 18

What it feels like to hear your baby might have a genetic disease.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022

The Day I Gave Birth Wasn’t The Best Day of My Life

Rethinking the way we talk about our baby's birth day.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Navigating the Cab Ride to the Hospital

6 tips to make your cab ride in labor as smooth as possible

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

6 Ways You Can Induce Labor Naturally

From acupuncture to sex to drinking raspberry tea.

Updated Nov. 15, 2022

What’s A Midwife?

7 things you need to know about birthing with a midwife.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

5 Must-Haves for Comfort During Birth

These comfort measures will help you manage the intensity of labor.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023

7 Steps To a Body Positive Birth Experience

These tips will prepare you to trust your instincts during labor.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

My Epidural Didn’t Ease My Labor Pain

One mama shares how her anesthetic plan went awry.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

A Birth Story in Pictures

This is what having a baby looks like.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
baby clinging to moms chest - unmedicated birth

I am strong: How my unmedicated birth changed me

I realize how extraordinary my body really is—it not only is able to give birth but was, in fact, made to do so.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
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