labor and delivery
5 ways to prepare your body for labor—from strength training to meditation
Practice in self-awareness and strength will aid you to confidently work with your body during labor and to heal efficiently postpartum.
Simple breathing exercises to prepare your body for labor + delivery
Practice passive diaphragmatic breathing.
Who was in your delivery room? 14 moms share their birth experiences
We asked and you answered.
To my best friend: Thank you for letting me be a part of your birth experience
I will always cherish this experience with you.
I learned how strong I really am when my birth plan went out the window—twice
Even though nothing went according to plan, it was, undeniably, a time of miracles.
Delayed cord clamping can save babies’ lives, study finds
Waiting just 60 seconds could make a huge difference.
What it’s like to give birth in Alberta, Canada
Spoilers: It’s colder. And much, much cheaper.
4 Common Birth Interventions You Can Avoid
And how to avoid them in the most natural way possible.
What Should I Do For Long Labor?
6 ways to pace your way through labor.
8 Tips to Be A Better Birth Partner
Uncertain about your role as birth partner? This is the guide for you.
3 Ways to Rethink Contractions
What if contractions weren't about pain after all?
What partners can do: 10 ways to support your partner during labor
8. Praise and encourage.
5 Reasons You Should Meditate During Pregnancy
Moms-to-be can really benefit from a little zen.
Navigating the Cab Ride to the Hospital
6 tips to make your cab ride in labor as smooth as possible
4 questions to help prepare you + your partner for a peaceful birth
#1—How can we stay connected during the process?
Music for a peaceful, powerful labor + delivery: a Spotify birthing playlist
Research shows that listening to music is a helpful coping strategy during labor.
My Epidural Didn’t Ease My Labor Pain
One mama shares how her anesthetic plan went awry.
Mama, thank you for allowing me to witness your birth—love, your doula
In this space with a laboring woman, time stands still. There is no phone, schedule or any connection at all to the world outside this room. My purpose is breathtakingly simple: to be attuned and inseparable from this woman who is transforming.
Which Childbirth Education Class Is Right For You
How to choose the best birthing class to prep for the final exam.
