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.

18 emotional photos of partners meeting their baby for the first time ðŸ˜
There's no feeling that compares to the moment you become a mama, but one that feels just as sweet is seeing your partner with your baby for the first time.

This mom was pressured to finish a work meeting—even after her water broke
This is just one example of how harmful 'hustle culture' can be toward pregnant workers.

She gave birth while in a COVID-19 coma. What this mom wants you to know
When Monica Ramirez regained consciousness, she learned that her daughter was already two weeks old.

This mom thought she was pregnant with seven babies. She gave birth to nine
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A woman unaware she was pregnant gives birth on airplane
Luckily, a doctor and three NICU nurses were on board the same flight.

Here’s the ultimate hospital bag checklist for mom & baby
If you've been stressing over what you'll need for those long hours in the hospital when you give birth, we've got you.

Your guide to picking the best birth class
Knowledge is power, mama.

Are birth classes covered by insurance?
Here's how to find out if your birth class is covered by insurance or your HSA/FSA.

After a 15-hour labor while wearing a mask, Camilla Luddington says she felt “claustrophobic”
The "Grey's Anatomy" actress said she feels a bond with other mothers who had similar experiences.

These adorable photos of a NICU baby prom will absolutely melt your heart
The NICU pulled out all the stops with a tiny tux, itty-bitty dresses, and baby-sized corsages!

This rockstar mama gave birth at 57
The New Hampshire woman was weightlifting until the day she went into labor!

These powerful birth photos capture the beauty and strength of mothers
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers announced its contest winners—and the photos are stunning.

17 C-section recovery products you might not think of (but won’t want to live without)
It's major abdominal surgery so make sure you take the time to recover.

Gigi Hadid opens up about her home birth and how Zayn caught their daughter
"Afterward, Z and I looked at each other and were like, we can have some time before we do that again," Hadid told Vogue.

Pregnant Mandy Moore is changing her birth plan after her platelets ‘dropped exponentially’
The This Is Us star is expecting a baby boy with husband Taylor Goldsmith.

This rockstar mom gave birth in her car during a major snowstorm
The baby girl was born in the front seat of her parents' car during a nor'easter.

7 reasons why C-sections aren’t the easy way out
It's major surgery.

These beautiful birth photos give us hope for 2021
The mothers of the United States are strong enough to save it. These pictures prove it.

This couple welcomed 2 babies 4 days apart as both moms gave birth
"It's so amazing to be home as a family."

What’s the difference between a first and second birth? 14 moms share their stories
Every pregnancy and birth really is different.