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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.
I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.
Research is still emerging, but vaginal seeding may soon become a more widely used practice after C-section deliveries.
I wish I hadn’t needed you, but I am thankful for you.
Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?
People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.
Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.
The baby girl "introduced herself" to the world.
An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.
With her husband by her side capturing every moment, this brave mama…
The existence of certain chemicals found in the vagina may be linked to a higher risk for preterm birth.
Often, there is beauty in the mess.
Kaley Cuoco and her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first baby together.
It's all about focusing on positive messages and affirmations around birth to help you feel relaxed, confident and in control.
"Most babies who are born full-term weight between 6-9 lbs."
Due to the history of the increased mortality rate of Black mothers during childbirth, we had to take every precaution.
Ready to get things moving? Experts say these yoga poses can help.
The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.
My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.
2. Babies don't always follow birth plans, and that's OK.
Here's how to tell if swelling is normal or a sign of infection.
