Birth Stories

Baby born on the NYC subway—and strangers rallied to help in a moment of pure humanity

A 25-year-old woman went into labor around 11:30 a.m. on a southbound W train.

911 dispatcher reunites with New Hampshire family after life-changing emergency birth

“You guys have had a lasting impact on me. I’m not going to forget it.”

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

Why every mom deserves a doula (and how Texas is stepping up to help)

Black women are over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.

‘You kept me calm’: Michigan mom delivers baby in ambulance with help from heroic first responders

While Demsey had experienced childbirth twice before, this delivery was a first for everyone involved, including the Clinton Township paramedics who assisted her.

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

American mom gives birth in Japan and the amenities are jaw-dropping

Did we mention the facials?

My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

This mom just gave birth in 45 minutes and this common supplement may be why

How does melatonin affect labor? Researchers are finding out.

13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

These viral photos and videos tell the stories of birth and strength.

My birth story: I was induced at 39 weeks

I am a proud mom of five, two of whom I have given birth to.

This mom gave birth while asleep (yes, really)

Here's what happened.

Pink stops concert to wish woman in labor good luck

"You're gonna do great!"

The power of the birth story: A tale of reclaiming mine

There is healing from even the heaviest wounds.

I didn’t bond with my baby right away—and that’s OK

I used to believe in love at first sight—until I gave birth.

CNN anchor gives birth on her bathroom floor after ’13 minutes of labor’

The baby girl "introduced herself" to the world.

Let’s stop glamorizing the positive birth story

Often, there is beauty in the mess.

I’m a preemie mom—5 things I wish I knew before my shocking delivery

My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.

No doula? No problem—experts share how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy

Yes, you can still advocate for yourself, even without a doula.

The heartwarming reason why this 8-year-old delivered her baby sister

How involving her daughter in her deliveries helped them both heal from pregnancy loss.