giving birth

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.

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.

If we want to end racial disparities for moms and babies, we need to invest in our children—today

Women and children are dying needlessly. If we want to save lives in the future, we need to act now.

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.

Viral TikTok showing cervical dilation reminds us just how amazing human bodies are

Drop everything and let this video blow your mind.

This rockstar mama gave birth at 57

The New Hampshire woman was weightlifting until the day she went into labor!

Cassandra on surviving a traumatic birth followed by PPD during a pandemic

How would she fare without me if I got sick? And even worse–what if she got sick?

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.

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.

Newborns of COVID-19 positive mothers were born with antibodies—and this could be huge

Plus, an explainer on how the body's immune system works.

7 reasons why C-sections aren’t the easy way out

It's major surgery.

5 lies I believed about giving birth

I wish I learned sooner how wrong I was.

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.

What’s the difference between a first and second birth? 14 moms share their stories

Every pregnancy and birth really is different.

This couple welcomed 2 babies 4 days apart as both moms gave birth

"It's so amazing to be home as a family."

Viral video of parents-to-be dancing during labor

This mama included dancing in her birth plan and we can’t get…

This is birth: A NICU birth story

A NICU birth story: After arriving 5 weeks early and spending 15…

This is birth: A lesbian couple’s birth story

Watch these two mamas calmly navigate a 70-hour labor and unplanned C-section…

This is birth: First-time parents’ NICU journey

First-time parents’ NICU journey: Witness the undeniable bond between this husband and…