Labor & Delivery
What’s it like to give birth? Learn more about the stages and get tips from real mamas who’ve been there.
What a seasoned midwife wants every mom to know about advocating during labor
Labor moves fast, and decisions stack up. Here is a calm, clear plan from a hospital-seasoned midwife to help you speak up, stay grounded, and get the care you deserve.
This hospital laptop moment has moms everywhere pausing and reflecting
A UK mom’s TikTok about working from her hospital bed after a C-section is resonating with parents who feel pressure to treat survival as success.
Your labor, your voice: 5 ways to center informed consent in the delivery room
Labor and delivery move fast, but your consent should never be assumed. These five simple practices keep you in the driver’s seat and make your care team true partners.
What labor teaches women about their own strength
Birth has a way of stripping life down to the essentials. Between contractions and choices, labor can reveal a kind of courage that is quieter than grit and steadier than hype, the kind you carry into motherhood long after delivery day.
6 signs your body is ready for labor
Your body often whispers before it roars. Here are the most reliable, evidence-backed signs that labor is near, so you can recognize what’s normal, trust your instincts and feel prepared.
Hailey Bieber opens up about birth trauma, postpartum identity shifts, and finding herself again
“Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life,” she said. “Learning a new version of myself is very difficult.”
Labor nurse begins her shift like any other—then her own baby arrives
As a labor and delivery nurse, Allison knew the process, the people, and the plan. But sometimes, knowing too much can be a double-edged sword.
Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too
Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
Why every mom deserves a doula (and how Texas is stepping up to help)
Black women are over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
The preemie crisis in America: Why the US keeps failing its most vulnerable babies
The NICU became our new reality, but the most haunting moment came when I returned home without her—staring at an empty car seat that should have cradled my baby.
They asked me to ‘prepay’ for my baby: The rising cost of maternity care no one prepares you for
Imagine this: At just your second prenatal visit, a moment brimming with hope and excitement about your growing baby, you’re handed an unexpected bill.
Here’s how a pelvic floor PT preps for labor & childbirth
Looking for birth prep advice? Your internet searches stop here.
Epidurals during labor significantly decrease birth complications, according to new study
Epidurals can provide more than comfort and pain management when it comes to labor and delivery.
Am I in labor? 5 early signs of labor to know about
While it looks different for everyone, there are a few early signs of labor to look out for.
Getting an epidural? Here are 10 side effects to be aware of
While very safe, epidurals still carry some risk. Here's what you need to know about choosing an epidural for your delivery.
How to overcome and heal from birth trauma
If you have had a troubling, difficult or traumatic birth, there are some positive steps you can take.
Yoga poses for labor
5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.
I captured the emotions of men while watching women give birth—and it was powerful
For every soul we create, there is a soul that we felt a connection with first.
How to use a birthing ball during labor
3. Leaning against the ball, on all fours
Early labor: How to know when it starts—and what to do when it does
Wondering what to do in early labor? Spoiler alert: Rest, eat and move, mama!