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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.

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

Labor Inducing Food Drive

NYC’s 3 best spots for labor inducing food.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Connecting With Your Baby Before Birth

How much impact can you make on fetal development during pregnancy?

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
labor and delivery nurse helping mom and baby

Why I’ll never forget our labor & delivery nurse

When I look back on my daughter’s birth, you are there as the background player who actually made it all possible.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024

7 Hospital Bag Essentials to Breastfeed Your Newborn

Breastfeeding is supposed to be one of the most natural things a…

Updated Nov. 01, 2022

Why I Chose a Homebirth

5 reasons you may want to spend your birth day at home.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023

Birthing Basics: The Bradley Method®

7 reasons this childbirth education might be right for you.

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
cute baby whose mom said, i loved my c-section

Yes, I loved my C-sections

Why a great birth is actually one you feel comfortable with, no matter how it goes down.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
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