Can I be dilated before labor begins?

The timing of Noah’s birth—just hours after the passing of his great-grandmother—felt like something more than coincidence.

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

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

"Instead of the physical and emotional changes you go through in puberty, matrescence is about the physical and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child."

It’s hard to watch your baby hitting new milestones without wondering if this is your last baby and the last milestone.

Give kids freedom, let them problem-solve, and only step in when truly needed.

She reassures Clementine that she doesn’t have to change her mind, but she does need to communicate kindly.

"You are smart. You are kind. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are capable."

“I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon..."

Research shows that women giving birth in environments that help her feel calm and supported is directly tied to positive birth outcomes.

“POV: Your nephew shows up to the hospital to meet your daughter in a suit.”

The study found that women who had sex less often showed higher levels of inflammation, which is linked to chronic illnesses like heart disease.

That’s right—no copays, no surprise bills, just direct access to essential reproductive healthcare.