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mom holding newborn in a hospital bed

Should I get an epidural?

8 questions about getting an epidural during labor, answered.

c section picture showing baby being delivered after surgery

13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

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

mom and daughter posing for a picture

What your mother’s pregnancies can teach you about your own

Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.

mom kissing newborn baby in the hospital after getting induced at 39 weeks

My birth story: I was induced at 39 weeks

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

mom helping older sibling hold baby after giving birth the second time

A midwife shares 5 facts about giving birth a second time

You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.

10 reasons to use turmeric after birth

This bright kitchen spice has powerful health benefits.

pregnant woman meditating in nature - birthing an ecological self

Becoming a mother helped me connect to the natural world: Birthing an ecological self

Modern life had not prepared me for this transition. I did not know how to be feral.

mom holding baby- postpartum preeclampsia

How a night nanny helped me heal from postpartum preeclampsia 

I’ve begun to wonder—should investing in postpartum care really be considered a luxury? 

pregnant woman in labor - grandma helped me through labor

How my grandma helped me through labor and delivery

At the end of it all, we are home safe and healthy, which is exactly what my birth plan was. 

mother holding newborn baby in hospital bed and smiling possibly after using laughing gas for labor

More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why

According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."

baby in the nicu- nicu mama

10 things I wish I knew as a new NICU mama

Don’t allow the setbacks of the NICU to define your journey.

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