Birth
Giving birth is a profound and transformative moment in a person’s life. We want you to feel ready and knowledgeable for your labor and baby’s debut! Here you can explore expert advice on topics like vaginal unmedicated and medicated births, C-section births, home births, birth center births, and adoption. Read inspiring birth stories, helpful tips, and essential product recommendations that can support you through this life-changing journey.
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Delayed Cord Clamping: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks
Learn how delaying umbilical cord clamping a bit longer can benefit your newborn.
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.
Review of 5 User-Friendly Labor Contraction Apps
Get the rundown on 5 labor contraction apps for either Apple or Android devices and how they can help you keep track of your contractions.
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.
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.
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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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Learn how breathing techniques for labor are helpful for getting through contractions and coming out on the other side with your new baby.
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Rebozo: What Is It and How To Use It in Labor
Learn about the rebozo for labor, a traditional woven scarf from Latin America, how to use it, and its benefits.
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.
Foley Bulb Induction for Labor: What to Expect
Understand why your doctor might recommend a Foley bulb induction and what it can do to help your labor start.
Forceps Delivery: What To Know
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Understand the risks and benefits of using Cytotec for labor induction, as well as the options available and how to advocate for yourself.
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Understand what a vacuum birth is, why it might be used, some benefits and risks of the procedure, and recovery.
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