Labor & Delivery

We know what you’re thinking: What will labor and delivery be like? We’ve got experts and “been there, done that” moms to give you the scoop on what to expect during your labor and delivery process.

hypnobirthing, hypnosis birth, beautiful serene pregnant adult woman sitting on fitness ball, doing meditation and pranayama breathing exercises for healthy pregnancy, preparing body for childbirth, putting hands of chest and belly

Labor & Delivery

I Wanted to Control My Birth Experience So I Decided to Hypnotize Myself

signs labor is close, Young pregnant hispanic woman coping with labor back pain.

Labor & Delivery

Signs That You Could Be Close to Labor

A young pregnant woman is lying in bed and is having contraction pains

Labor & Delivery

What to Know About Having a Home Birth

Pregnant woman making notes

Labor & Delivery

Why Your Birth Plan Doesn’t Matter

Close up of unrecognizable expecting woman holding hands on her stomach while relaxing on a fitness ball in the living room.

Labor & Delivery

Easy and Effective Ways to Induce Labor at Home

A woman making detox smoothie at home, woman pouring red smoothie to glass, healthy food concept.

Labor & Delivery

Why (and How) You Should Eat Your Placenta

Doctor applying general anesthesia to patient for cesarean section at hospital

Labor & Delivery

My Epidural Didn’t Work — Yes, I Still Got Billed for It

Part of a female body in panties made of flowers. The concept of women's health, beauty, femininity. vector illustration

Labor & Delivery

I Tore at the Top and Bottom During Childbirth — Here’s How I Recovered and Accepted My New Vagina

woman talking to doctor

Labor & Delivery

How Black Mothers Can Advocate for Themselves During Pregnancy

When can a baby survive outside the womb

Labor & Delivery

When Can a Baby Survive Outside the Womb?

woman with arms over abdomen, postpartum pain, how long do you bleed after childbirth

Labor & Delivery

How Much and How Long Will I Bleed After Birth?

Mother with a newborn baby. Postpartum. Fourth trimester. Body positivity. Postpartum body. Preemie baby, labia after childbirth

Labor & Delivery

7 Things No One Tells Moms Will Happen to Their Lady Parts After Childbirth