birth

What a seasoned midwife wants every mom to know about advocating during labor

Labor moves fast, and decisions stack up. Here is a calm, clear plan from a hospital-seasoned midwife to help you speak up, stay grounded, and get the care you deserve.

Doctor races through hospital lot to deliver mom’s fourth baby

“Dr. Kraft came in perfectly calm with a ‘ready to have a baby?’ As if he wasn’t just running in July Florida heat.”

Gen Z nurse quietly honors every baby she’s delivered—and her method is leaving people in tears

In a now-viral TikTok that has racked up over 5.6 million views, the young nurse shares the deeply personal project she started while still in nursing school: a baby bead jar. Each bead represents a baby she’s helped deliver during her shifts as a night nurse.

Labor & delivery nurse finally gives birth—what shocked her the most

"Before my experience, I had completely underestimated how much energy it actually takes to push."

Maternal deaths are dropping—but Black moms are still at the highest risk

Black women in the U.S. are about 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.

Rihanna gave birth in pearls and sunglasses—why every mom deserves to feel powerful in labor

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

Flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-air: ‘I might have been a midwife in another life’

A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.

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.”

The surprising identity shift of motherhood no one talks about

"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."

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. 

‘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.

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.

Too many U.S. moms are in debt from giving birth. They deserve better.

After giving birth to my first child, I opened the mailbox to…

Early labor: How to know when it starts—and what to do when it does

Wondering what to do in early labor? Spoiler alert: Rest, eat and move, mama!

Some hospitals aren’t letting women push during birth when they need to—and that’s not OK

"I've never felt a more painful experience in my life [than] being strapped down and forced to hold a baby in," says Elaina Loveland.

Yes, you might shake after giving birth—and it’s totally normal

I wish someone had warned me about postpartum shaking.

Do second babies come earlier? An OB weighs in

The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.

C-section swelling may be common, but is it normal to swell above the incision?

Here's how to tell if swelling is normal or a sign of infection.

Gal Gadot loves giving birth so much, she wishes she could do it ‘once a week’

Every person who has ever carried a child and given birth to…