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.
Pink stops concert to wish woman in labor good luck
"You're gonna do great!"
Yes, you might shake after giving birth—and it’s totally normal
I wish someone had warned me about postpartum shaking.
How my grandma helped me through labor and delivery
At the end of it all, we are home safe and healthy, which is exactly what my birth plan was.
More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why
According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."
17 important phrases to say if you’re being mistreated while giving birth
Repeat after us: "You do not have my permission."
The power of the birth story: A tale of reclaiming mine
There is healing from even the heaviest wounds.
One mom drove an RV across state lines in search of a better birth
Ten years ago, Mimi Evans drove 1,300 miles from Texas to give birth in Virginia. After Roe’s overturn, more mothers are being forced to travel to give birth safely. How far would you go for the birth experience you deserve?
I didn’t bond with my baby right away—and that’s OK
I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.
What is vaginal seeding? First-of-its-kind study explains benefits for C-section babies
Research is still emerging, but vaginal seeding may soon become a more widely used practice after C-section deliveries.
To my C-section scar: I hate you and I love you
I wish I hadn’t needed you, but I am thankful for you.
5 reasons why NICU parents might be more susceptible to depression and anxiety
Why do NICU and preemie parents have to struggle in silence?
How I used hypnobirthing for my planned C-section
People having C-sections are deserving of a positive birth experience, too.
FDA to pull preterm birth drug Makena from the market
Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.
CNN anchor gives birth on her bathroom floor after ’13 minutes of labor’
The baby girl "introduced herself" to the world.
Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know
An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.
This is birth: A hospital birth during a pandemic
With her husband by her side capturing every moment, this brave mama…
Researchers find a chemical link that could help predict the risk of preterm birth
The existence of certain chemicals found in the vagina may be linked to a higher risk for preterm birth.
Let’s stop glamorizing the positive birth story
Often, there is beauty in the mess.
Kaley Cuoco’s birth plan is ‘no birth plan,’ and honestly—good for her
Kaley Cuoco and her boyfriend Tom Pelphrey are expecting their first baby together.
Curious about hypnobirthing? An expert explains what you need to know
It's all about focusing on positive messages and affirmations around birth to help you feel relaxed, confident and in control.