Here are some benefits of birth affirmations, how to use them effectively, and 25 birth affirmations to try.

A nurse midwife shares things about the labor experience that women wish they knew, like what pushing is like and different labor positions.

Discover how vocal toning and breathing techniques can help induce calm, ease anxiety, distract from pain, and prove beneficial in labor.

Discover some common hospital items that can help with labor coping, pushing during labor, and other useful tools to help you through.

Learn how breathing techniques for labor are helpful for getting through contractions and coming out on the other side with your new baby.

Discover how counter pressure during labor can reduce your pain and anxiety and the two main types that you may find helpful.

In this episode, Dr. March Crouch shares what all women need to know about pelvic floor health during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Discover how acupressure during labor could help you avoid the use of pain medications to get you through the labor pains.

Traditional medical practice has been to restrict eating and drinking during labor. Learn why, and what the latest research says about it.

Learn how a birthing ball can help with balance, promote relaxation, and help get the baby into your pelvis correctly.

Fetal heart rate decelerations can be good - learn more about them and other common terms used during labor.

Discover the benefits and risks of water birth, where you can have one, how to improve your chances of having a water birth, and more.

Learn how to turn a posterior baby to prepare for a natural birth. Discover methods such as chiropractic care and headstands.

Learn the difference between a hep lock vs. a saline lock vs an IV, how your doctor uses each and whether you may need any during labor.

Brooke Cates, pre and postnatal fitness expert, is chatting with us about the pregnancy workout that can make childbirth easier. That’s right!

This article examines 10 common labor and birth myths, including if and when they're true.

Get 10 great ideas and suggestions for thank-you gifts to give to the labor and delivery nurses.

If you're expecting a daughter, here is the ultimate labor and birth playlist that has all the best songs for you and your baby girl.

It's natural to experience anxiety when thinking about your upcoming birth. Here are common labor and delivery fears and how to manage them.

Keeping your body well nourished is important even through delivery. Here are some nutrient dense snacks to pack for labor and delivery!

Some foods are better for your body when you are in different stages of labor. Here are foods your should eat (or not) in early labor.

Learn how a labor and delivery nurse helps mothers and their babies with this overview from a nurse with tons of experience.

The U.S. News & World Report has announced its comprehensive list of the best hospitals for maternity services. Is yours on the list?

Your first time going into the hospital in labor can be nerve-wracking. Here are 8 labor and delivery hacks to know before the big day.

Hospital rooms aren't the most relaxing. Especially if you're having a baby! Transform your room into a relaxing birth cave with these tips.

Learn what things to avoid to make your birth experience as comfortable as possible.

Music has the ability to hep your mind and body relax or get pumped up. Here are 100+ songs you should have on your birth playlist!

We're breaking down the pros and cons of each type of delivery.

You're at the end of labor and ready to be done. Here are the best positions to do in transition labor to get you to the finish line!

Once you reach active labor, there are positions that can help you speed things up and keep you more comfortable.