Birth

Explore the benefits of having a birth plan, learn the steps for writing one, view helpful examples, and download two FREE templates to make your own!

Unsure if you'll really know you're in labor? In this episode, doula, Nina Spears, shares the signs to look for to know when labor is starting.

Learn how delaying umbilical cord clamping a bit longer can benefit your newborn.

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

Learn about preterm birth and what can cause it, the unexpected experience of premature labor, and premature babies.

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.

Hiring a doula during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has many benefits. A doula answers the most common questions about doula care.

In this episode, we chat with Debra about orgasmic birth and tips and secrets to create more love and intimacy in both birth and parenting.

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.

One mom shares 30 fun facts and truths about labor and delivery to laugh about and that you can share with others.

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

Learn about the rebozo for labor, a traditional woven scarf from Latin America, how to use it, and its benefits.

Learn what an umbilical cord prolapse is, what can cause a prolapsed cord, and your medical staff will manage the emergency.

Find out what a foley bulb is, how it works for labor induction, what it feels like, its benefits and risks, and alternatives to consider.

Find out all you need to know about forceps delivery - from why it may be necessary during labor to different types of forceps.

Actress Lindsay Lohan has taken on her most significant role yet: motherhood. Here's everything we know about Lindsay's bundle of joy!

Learn what a placental abruption is, what can cause it, what signs to watch for and what the complications for you and your baby are.

Understand the risks and benefits of using Cytotec for labor induction, as well as the options available and how to advocate for yourself.

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.

Discover what an en caul birth is, how often it occurs, and the benefits and risks associated with an en caul birth.

Understand what a vacuum birth is, why it might be used, some benefits and risks of the procedure, and recovery.

Every woman deserves support in whatever way they choose for their birthing journey. Here are 15 celebrities who had successful home births.

Here's what pregnant women need to know about perineal tears during vaginal births.

Shoulder dystocia is a rare emergency with long-term effects. Learn more about this complication and what to do if it happens.

Worried about having a breech baby? You still have options for delivery, and your baby may flip in the end.

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