After her long labor, one woman managed to avoid an emergency C-section. Learn how and what to do - from her personal experience.

This explanatory guide discusses what a labor induction is and why you might need one.

Learn how to turn a posterior baby to prepare for a natural birth. Discover methods such as chiropractic care and headstands.

Find out about Pitocin, its use, and the potential risks. Get the answers you need about postpartum care during delivery.

Learn the difference between a hep lock vs. a saline lock vs an IV, how your doctor uses each and whether you may need any during labor.

Brooke Cates, pre and postnatal fitness expert, is chatting with us about the pregnancy workout that can make childbirth easier. That’s right!

This article examines 10 common labor and birth myths, including if and when they're true.

Learn all about erythromycin eye ointment, which is routinely given to newborns after birth to prevent and treat bacterial infection.

Henci Goer is chatting with us about optimal birth care and offering her best advice to women for them to take charge of their births.

Make sure you are prepared with this C-section hospital bag checklist. Learn what's essential for childbirth by C-section.

Having a baby is expensive. Learn how much it costs in each of the top 10 most expensive states, from Alaska to Wyoming.

Get 10 great ideas and suggestions for thank-you gifts to give to the labor and delivery nurses.

If you're expecting a daughter, here is the ultimate labor and birth playlist that has all the best songs for you and your baby girl.

Creating a birth plan is important, but sometimes birth doesn't go the way you expect. Here is why it is okay to mourn your birth plan.

It's natural to experience anxiety when thinking about your upcoming birth. Here are common labor and delivery fears and how to manage them.

Keeping your body well nourished is important even through delivery. Here are some nutrient dense snacks to pack for labor and delivery!

Have you heard of orgasmic birth? Many haven't. But some women have experienced it. More than you may think. Here's what you need to know.

Having a c-section can sometimes get a bad rap. Here are 15 reasons why moms who have c-sections are amazing!

Some foods are better for your body when you are in different stages of labor. Here are foods your should eat (or not) in early labor.

Experiencing premature birth can be difficult. Experiencing it twice is heart-wrenching. Here, one mom shares her story of premature births.

Learn what you need to know about a gentle cesarean, including how it works and why you should specify it in your birth plan.

Learn how a labor and delivery nurse helps mothers and their babies with this overview from a nurse with tons of experience.

We're chatting with psychologist Teela Tomassetti about birth trauma and how to overcome a difficult birthing experience. Here's what to know.

The U.S. News & World Report has announced its comprehensive list of the best hospitals for maternity services. Is yours on the list?

Sometimes, it takes a little push by your provider to get your body ready for labor! Here are the different labor induction methods.

The March of Dimes recently released the 2021 report card on premature births in the United States. Here is what your state scored.

Your first time going into the hospital in labor can be nerve-wracking. Here are 8 labor and delivery hacks to know before the big day.

Hospital rooms aren't the most relaxing. Especially if you're having a baby! Transform your room into a relaxing birth cave with these tips.