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Ode to my hospital stay post-birth—the ultimate staycation

Although not a hotel, it’s pretty darn close.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
pregnant woman checking her belly

6 things you need in your labor prep survival kit

These six items will get you through those last few weeks of pregnancy.

Updated Jun. 08, 2022
C-section rates by hospital: mother kissing newborn baby on cheek in hospital

Yelp just made it easier to find C-section rates by hospital

What decision is more important: Where to have dinner or where to deliver your baby?

Updated Oct. 06, 2022

4 Ways Your Body Works With You During Birth

Your body works in magical ways to help you meet your new bundle.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
woman holding her pregnant belly as she takes steps on how to prepare for a c section

8 things to do now to prepare for your C-section

We've got helpful tips on how to prepare for your C-section recovery now to set you up for success after you bring your precious bundle home.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022
birth partner holding mom's hand as she wonders what to do for a long labor

What Should I Do For Long Labor?

6 ways to pace your way through labor.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
mom holding newborn baby in a hospital bed

The 10 questions to ask on your hospital tour

Here are some questions we like to ask on hospital tours.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

When you’re 42 weeks pregnant

I’ve been 42 weeks pregnant. 3 times. 

Updated Nov. 07, 2022

The Day I Gave Birth Wasn’t The Best Day of My Life

Rethinking the way we talk about our baby's birth day.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

4 questions to help prepare you + your partner for a peaceful birth

#1—How can we stay connected during the process?

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

What doulas want you to know about giving birth

3. Your body knows what to do.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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
woman reading on the couch

The grief of due dates—remembering my miscarried baby

“It’s a really big club, but one I’d hoped you would never have had to join.”

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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
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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