Giving Birth - Everything You Need to Know

Birth

Birth can feel like ‘the big unknown,” because, well, it is. Whether this is your first or your fourth, no two births are alike. Simply put, you’re bound to come out changed on the other side. From beautiful birth stories to empowering info. about labor and delivery, we’re here to help you learn more about this major moment.

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Birth

Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

Birth

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.

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Baby

The preemie crisis in America: Why the US keeps failing its most vulnerable babies

The NICU became our new reality, but the most haunting moment came when I returned home without her—staring at an empty car seat that should have cradled my baby.

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News

They asked me to ‘prepay’ for my baby: The rising cost of maternity care no one prepares you for

Imagine this: At just your second prenatal visit, a moment brimming with hope and excitement about your growing baby, you’re handed an unexpected bill.

Parenting

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

Birth

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.

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Birth

‘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.

Birth Stories

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

My mom guilt was strong.

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Birth Stories

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

Did we mention the facials?

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Birth Stories

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

The constant advocating throughout my birth experience was exhausting.

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Postpartum Products

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

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C-Section

8 natural C-section recovery tips to help you feel better fast

These tips can help you heal faster, naturally.

C-Section

What to expect during a C-section: 27 things I wish I’d known

3. Each day gets a little bit better.

Birth Stories

13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

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

Postpartum

This mama’s honest story about her postpartum body is going viral

"Is it skinny? No. Is it what it used to be? No. Did it bounce right back? No. But it's a body & it's at the pool. So it's pool ready."

Postpartum

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?