childbirth

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Mom story: I helped deliver my own grandkids

Doula and childbirth educator Nancy Rae calls herself a birth junkie. Find out how this experienced doula began a lifelong journey...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What you need to know about prodromal labor

You’re near (or past) your due date, and every night, contractions arrive like clockwork — but they don't seem to go anywhere. Learn...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

You're expecting a baby... so expect some major changes

There’s a life growing inside you — no question about that. But there are a lot of other questions, like what life as a mom will...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Recovering after childbirth: When going natural pays off

Childbirth isn’t a contest. For many moms, an epidural is the way to go. If you’re on the fence and considering going natural, here...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Mom story: I gave birth in my living room

Meet author Tristina Wright, a creative mom to two daughters who gave birth to her second child on her living room floor. Wright...

Hookups, Breakups & Babies

Linda Cardellini on childbirth: "It was very intense and scary"

Mad Men actress Linda Cardellini opens up about her difficult childbirth and the issue she had after her delivery. Sometimes...

Children's Health

Moms skip elective deliveries

When women know the risks of elective delivery, they are more likely to let nature take its course.

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Too busy for childbirth classes? Think again

So, your busy schedule doesn't mesh with the childbirth classes your hospital offers. And other birthing classes offered in your...

New mom health and wellness

Vaginal rejuvenation: The newest surgery fad for moms?

Moms worry about getting things back to normal "down there" after giving birth, but is cosmetic surgery for vaginas going too far?

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Doula or don’t?

If you’re planning on a drug-free labor, you may benefit from the assistance of a professional birth coach. Examine your birth plan...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

What's the deal with the pushing countdown?

If you think about a roomful of people counting to 10, coaching you to "Push, Push!" when you think about pushing your baby out,...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

5 Reasons to hire a birth doula

Giving birth is a monumentally life-changing experience. Why do it alone? Throughout history, women have labored with the support of...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Pain relief in labor

Labor and birth is always an unpredictable and unique experience for every woman. It is impossible to judge how the process will...

First time pregnancy

What birth is really like: The naked truth

You’ve made it through nine months of morning sickness, strange cravings, headaches, backaches, incessant potty breaks and other...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Should cameras be allowed in delivery rooms?

A growing number of hospitals are restricting cameras and video recorders in the delivery room, citing legal issues and patient...

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Should you consider a doula?

Whether you are planning a pregnancy, just found out you're pregnant or are about to deliver, you've probably paid some thought to...

Mom & Dad

Is Facebook against moms?

First came reports that Facebook was banning photos of women breastfeeding, then one woman said they banned her pregnancy portrait....

Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

Are you curious about how to eat your placenta?

Interested in eating your placenta, but not sure you can stomach it raw? There are lots of ways to get the benefits of this...

Single moms

Single mom childbirth tips: Finding support

If you are a pregnant single mom preparing for childbirth, it is important you have a support system when it is time to deliver...