Birth

What To Expect

10 Home Birth Videos That Are Real, Raw, & Empowering

by Katie McPherson

If you’re wondering where to put your birth tub, watch these.

Fill 'Er Up

12 Water Birth Vlogs That Capture Every Kind Of Experience

by Katie McPherson

Here’s how they happen at home, a hospital, and a birth center.

News

'Dinner Plate-Sized' Surgical Tool Used During C-Section Left Inside Mom For 18 Months

by Jen McGuire

A new mom in New Zealand complained to her doctor about abdominal pain after delivering her child via C-section.

Pregnancy

12 Birth Videos Of Twins & Triplets To Watch So You Know What To Expect

by Katie McPherson

Quadruplets, too!

Pregnancy

How To Tell The Difference Between Amniotic Fluid & Discharge

by Abi Berwager Schreier

An OB-GYN explains the important differences.

Birth

4 Signs You’re Dilating, Which Could Mean It’s Almost Baby Time

by Tessa Shull and Jennifer Parris

Any minute now.

Incoming!

9 Signs Your Baby Is Coming Early, So Get Ready

by Autumn Jones and Katie McPherson

Is your hospital bag packed yet?

Do Not Stress

We Have To Talk About Making Gift Baskets For L&D Nurses

by Samantha Darby

It’s a nice gesture, but is it too much pressure?

Motherhood

These 35 Vintage Maternity Ward Photos Prove That Motherhood Is Timeless

by Ashley Jones

Some things never change

The miracle of life

15 Real Birth Vlogs That Showcase Every Kind Of Delivery

by Katie McPherson

If you’re wondering what to expect.

Parenting

Birth Announcement Ideas To Celebrate Your Little One

by Jessica Booth

Welcome them in style

Labor

Could Increased Anxiety Mean You'll Go Into Labor Soon? Experts Explain

by Jamie Kenney

It’s normal to be a little nervous. But seek help if your anxiety is severe.

Ricki Lake Has Unfinished Business

by Jennifer Block, Beau Grealy and Tiffany Reid

She gave birth on camera and changed Americans’ attitudes towards birth forever. Fifteen years later, it’s clear how much more has to change.

News

Idaho Hospital Makes “Difficult Decision” To Stop Delivering Babies

by Jamie Kenney

Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idaho will no longer deliver babies after May, citing loss of workforce and Idaho's abortion laws.

That Post-Birth Ouch

Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Cramps

by Miranda Rake

How to get a little comfort, and when to call your doctor.

News

2021 Was One Of The Worst Years In Decades For Maternal Deaths In The U.S.

by Jamie Kenney

For Black women, the statistics are especially tragic.