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25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
Preterm Birth: What Is It and What Are the Risks?
Learn about preterm birth and what can cause it, the unexpected experience of premature labor, and premature babies.
What Is Vernix and Why Is It All Over My Newborn?
Learn about what vernix caseosa is, what benefits it has for your newborn, and what you need to know about this bodily fluid during birth.
What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One
Hiring a doula during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has many benefits. A doula answers the most common questions about doula care.
14 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Labor Experience
A nurse midwife shares things about the labor experience that women wish they knew, like what pushing is like and different labor positions.
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Preterm Birth: What Is It and What Are the Risks?
Learn about preterm birth and what can cause it, the unexpected experience of premature labor, and premature babies.
What the Numbers Mean When You Get a Cervical Check
It's important to understand what effacement, dilation and station mean during a cervical check. Learn more here.
25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.
Emergency C-Sections: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
After her long labor, one woman managed to avoid an emergency C-section. Learn how and what to do - from her personal experience.
What To Wear at a Hospital Birth
There are a lot of options for what to wear at a hospital birth. We're sharing the top birthing gowns, labor and delivery gowns, and more.
A Week-By-Week Guide to C-Section Recovery
A week-by-week guide to C-section recovery to help you better take care of yourself and support your tissues in their healing.
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Hiring a doula during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has many benefits. A doula answers the most common questions about doula care.
Umbilical Cord Prolapse: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment
Learn what an umbilical cord prolapse is, what can cause a prolapsed cord, and your medical staff will manage the emergency.
What Is An En Caul Birth?
Discover what an en caul birth is, how often it occurs, and the benefits and risks associated with an en caul birth.
Guide to Breech Baby Delivery Options
Worried about having a breech baby? You still have options for delivery, and your baby may flip in the end.
Emergency C-Sections: When Things Don’t Go as Planned
After her long labor, one woman managed to avoid an emergency C-section. Learn how and what to do - from her personal experience.
10 Myths About Labor and Birth
This article examines 10 common labor and birth myths, including if and when they're true.
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a C-Section
Make sure you are prepared with this C-section hospital bag checklist. Learn what's essential for childbirth by C-section.
15 Reasons Why Moms Who Have C-Sections Are Amazing
Having a c-section can sometimes get a bad rap. Here are 15 reasons why moms who have c-sections are amazing!
What Is a Gentle Cesarean?
Learn what you need to know about a gentle cesarean, including how it works and why you should specify it in your birth plan.
Vaginal Birth vs. Cesarean Birth: Which Is Right for You?
We're breaking down the pros and cons of each type of delivery.
Questions to Ask When Planning a C-Section
Whether you're planning a C-section, or you are told you need to have one, there are certain questions you should ask to help you prepare.
What to Expect When You Check Into the Hospital in Labor – Podcast Ep 57
Reduce your fear of childbirth by educating yourself. We're chatting about what to expect when you check into the hospital in labor.
How to Decide Whether to Have a VBAC or Repeat Cesarean
Deciding to try a VBAC or schedule a Cesarean is an intimately personal choice. Many factors should be considered. Here's what to know.
VBAC: Everything You Need to Know – Podcast Ep 56
We're talking about VBAC: how to know if you’re a good candidate, the benefits & risks, what you can do to increase your chances, & more!
C-Sections are Not the Easy Way Out
Are c-sections the "easy way out" when it comes to delivering a baby? One mom shares why c-sections should not be considered easy for moms.
What Do Contractions Feel Like? What You Need To Know About Labor Pains
Are you a first time mom wondering what contractions will really feel like? Here is what you need to know about contractions during labor.
Study Says Giving Birth is Harder than Running a Marathon
A recent study suggests that giving birth is harder than running a marathon. Here's how to help your body recover from your athletic feat!
C-Section Recovery Must-Haves
If you are planning on a C-section or had one unplanned, these are the C-section recovery must-haves every mom should have postpartum.
5 Gentle Exercises You Can Do After a C-Section
Ready to start exercising after a c-section? After clearing it with your doctor, try these 5 exercises and follow our dos and don'ts.
A Week-By-Week Guide to C-Section Recovery
A week-by-week guide to C-section recovery to help you better take care of yourself and support your tissues in their healing.
Birth Photography: Capturing The Moment You First Became a Mother
Considering hiring a birth photographer to capture the birth of your baby & the day you become a mom? Here's why to consider birth photography.
7 Tips for a Smooth C-Section Recovery
Tips for recovering from a C-section, including wardrobe, diet, and sleep advice to help make the recovery process easier.
How to Prepare Your Mind and Body for Childbirth – Podcast Ep 9
I’m chatting with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder, Director & Owner of Hypnobabies, about how to prepare your mind for childbirth.
Where To Give Birth: What Are All of Your Birth Options?
Explore the pros and cons of four birthing options: a hospital, a freestanding birth center, a birth center within a hospital, and your home.
Recommended Pregnancy and Birth Books
A list of recommended pregnancy books to read when pregnant. Yes, it's long. No, you don't have to read them all. But they are all great!
10 Things No One Tells You About Having a C-Section
In the spirit of keeping it real, I’m going to tell you what I wish someone had told me before having a c-section.
To Wax or Not to Wax Before Giving Birth
To wax or not to wax before giving birth? Should you go smooth for the "Big Day"? Join us as we weigh all of the pros and cons.
The ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist
From a doula, here is the ultimate hospital bag checklist that has everything you will need for you, your partner, and baby!