Prodromal labor is a common experience for a lot of pregnant mamas. What exactly is it and how do you manage it? Here are the details.

So why have a “natural” birth? We're discussing the reasons why some women choose to forego pain medication during labor & delivery.

Visualization during birth can be an effective, natural tool to help you through the pain, and sometimes fear, of labor. Here's how it works.

Are you a first time mom wondering what contractions will really feel like? Here is what you need to know about contractions during labor.

Perineal tearing can cause many complications in your postpartum recovery. Here are tips to reduce your chance of tearing and speed healing.

Learn about the history of episiotomies, why they can be hurtful, and how to avoid them.

Home birth can be a controversial topic. Today, I'm chatting with Sherry Oldfield, CNM who's attended 1000’s of births all about it.

A recent study suggests that giving birth is harder than running a marathon. Here's how to help your body recover from your athletic feat!

As you approach your due date, you may be faced with the decision to induce your labor. Here's what you need to know about labor inductions.

So, how do you decide who is in the room during delivery? Weigh these different considerations and read on for tips on how to tell people no.

Considering hiring a birth photographer to capture the birth of your baby & the day you become a mom? Here's why to consider birth photography.

I’m chatting with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder, Director & Owner of Hypnobabies, about how to prepare your mind for childbirth.

Childbirth is unpredictable. Learn what you can do to help you increase your chances of having an easier and faster labor and birth.

Explore the pros and cons of four birthing options: a hospital, a freestanding birth center, a birth center within a hospital, and your home.

7 tips on what expecting moms should NOT do during labor so you can really avoid some unnecessary labor interventions and outcomes.

Every pregnant woman needs to have tools to keep herself comfortable during labor. Here are 20 natural pain relief options that she can use.

We're walking you through some of the best things to do during early labor! These tips can help ensure you have a good labor and delivery.

Here's what to expect in active labor and what options are available so that you can make the best choices for you and your baby.

To help you through this phase and get you to pushing, I've listed six tips for what to do in transition labor. Review some common questions.

Pushing during childbirth may not be as easy and simple as you think. Here's a list of different positions and tips for pushing baby out.

Having gone to hundreds of births over the past 11 years, here are some reasons why you should consider having a home birth.

Most people do not know the difference between a doula vs. a midwife. We're explaining the two roles and how they are very different.

Things you can do to have the vaginal birth experience you want. Here are the first 6 tips to a happier and healthier birth!

A list of recommended pregnancy books to read when pregnant. Yes, it's long. No, you don't have to read them all. But they are all great!

If you're preparing for your labor and delivery, in ths podcast we share 12 tips to help you have a happier and healtheir birth experience.

In this podcast Nina and Mary Alice (both birth doulas who have attended hundreds of births) have broken this mystery down so you can know when to go to the hospital in labor as a first time mom.

Being mindful can be helpful as you power through labor and delivery. We're sharing 3 mindfulness techniques to prepare for labor.

Here is the story of how one mom's labor stalled and ways you can be better prepared to not be in the same boat.

When is the right time to go to the hospital in labor? Here's what you should know so you can get to the hospital at the right time.

There are a lot of options for what to wear at a hospital birth. We're sharing the top birthing gowns, labor and delivery gowns, and more.