Birth

What Black mothers-to-be need to know before giving birth

I was confident in my ability to have the birth experience that I wanted. Unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Now, I hope other Black mothers-to-be can learn from my experience and how to prepare themselves for all possible birthing scenarios.

Study finds some C-section babies may not need routine antibiotics

The findings can help prevent giving some infants unnecessary antibiotics at birth.

My epidural worked *too* well—here’s what I wish I knew

I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.

4 simple things you can do to have a better hospital birth

It’s possible to have a great birth experience in a hospital. You just need a game plan in place before your due date.

Where does the placenta come from? We didn’t know either

The placenta is a fascinating organ you probably know little to nothing about.

What we wish we packed in our hospital bags

The moment you start feeling contractions is not when you want to toss together the bag.

These are the best birth photos of 2021—and they’re breathtaking

These are the winners of the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers 2021 Birth Photography Image Competition.

Preparing for your birth? Have you heard of Motherly’s birth class?

Pregnancy and birth are some of the biggest moments of life—it can feel…

Giving birth shouldn’t be a death sentence, but for Black moms, this is the reality

For decades, Black mothers and their needs during pregnancy have been ignored and pushed aside.

10 tried-and-true ways to induce labor naturally

If you’ve reached full-term in your pregnancy and are ready to try to speed things along by trying to naturally induce your labor at home, we feel you.

Dylan Dreyer shares first family photo at home with baby Russell

The TODAY host’s third baby “graduated” from the NICU this week. [Editor’s…

I’m a midwife, and I can’t be silent about our broken birthing system

A midwife speaks about the world's other other health crisis we need to confront.

A midwife’s guide to having your best birth

From prepping your partner to not listening to scary birth stories, here's what you need to know.

To my midwife—thank you

You believed in me. You, quite honestly, gave me the power to believe in myself.

It’s Science: Chewing gum after a C-section can help you leave the hospital sooner

We'll take all the help we can get with that first postpartum poop.

Where to give birth: Here are your labor and delivery options

Is a hospital, birthing center or home birth best for you? Here's what to think about for your upcoming delivery.

I’m a survivor. I’m a NICU mama.

Walking out of the hospital with a NICU baby is a true miracle.​

Body cam footage shows officer delivering baby in 7-Eleven parking lot

Watch the entire amazing birth from start to finish—congrats to all!

This mama reminds us that becoming a mother is the birth of a human AND a new woman

"You go from the highest your hormones will ever be in your life to the lowest all in one swift moment."

Those pregnant nurses who went viral have all given birth + the photo of the babies is 😍

They proved just how 'contagious' pregnancy can be.