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Giving birth is a profound and transformative moment in a person’s life. We want you to feel ready and knowledgeable for your labor and baby’s debut! Here you can explore expert advice on topics like vaginal unmedicated and medicated births, C-section births, home births, birth center births, and adoption. Read inspiring birth stories, helpful tips, and essential product recommendations that can support you through this life-changing journey.
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25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
Preterm Birth: What Is It and What Are the Risks?
Learn about preterm birth and what can cause it, the unexpected experience of premature labor, and premature babies.
What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?
Learn about what vernix caseosa is, what benefits it has for your newborn, and what you need to know about this bodily fluid during birth.
What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One
Hiring a doula during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has many benefits. A doula answers the most common questions about doula care.
14 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Labor Experience
A nurse midwife shares things about the labor experience that women wish they knew, like what pushing is like and different labor positions.
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Preterm Birth: What Is It and What Are the Risks?
Learn about preterm birth and what can cause it, the unexpected experience of premature labor, and premature babies.
What the Numbers Mean When You Get a Cervical Check
It's important to understand what effacement, dilation and station mean during a cervical check. Learn more here.
25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
Emergency C-Sections: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
After her long labor, one woman managed to avoid an emergency C-section. Learn how and what to do - from her personal experience.
What To Wear at a Hospital Birth
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.
A Week-By-Week Guide to C-Section Recovery
A week-by-week guide to C-section recovery to help you better take care of yourself and support your tissues in their healing.
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19 Tips for Having a Positive Cesarean Birth Experience
Whether planned or unplanned, c-sections can be beautiful & happy birth experiences. Here are 19 tips for a good & satisfying cesarean birth.
The Power of Birth Photography
Have you ever considered birth photography? One mom shares her beautiful "birth story" of her baby and the power of birth photography!
10 Tips for Pregnancy and Birth Without A Partner
Tips for single moms that will help you feel more confident throughout your pregnancy and birth without a partner.
Why You Should Have a Birth Plan Even with a C-Section
Reasons why you should still prepare a birth plan if you're planning a c-section and questions you may want to consider.
