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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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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.
10 Thank You Gifts to Give Your Nurses in Labor & Delivery
Get 10 great ideas and suggestions for thank-you gifts to give to the labor and delivery nurses.
8 Must-Have Labor Induction Hospital Bag Items
If you are being induced, here are 8 must-have labor induction hospital bag items to bring with you to the hospital.
Checklist: What to Pack in Your Birth Center Bag
Planning to give birth at a freestanding birth center? This mama shares her checklist for what to pack in your birth center bag.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Labor and Delivery
I'm sharing with you the top 10 essential oils for labor that helped me tremendously through every stage of birth. Learn more about this.
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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.
10 Thank You Gifts to Give Your Nurses in Labor & Delivery
Get 10 great ideas and suggestions for thank-you gifts to give to the labor and delivery nurses.
Recommended Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby Books for Your Partner
Your partner should be prepared to support you during birth and fatherhood. Here are 16 pregnancy and baby books for your partner to read.
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!
8 Must-Have Labor Induction Hospital Bag Items
If you are being induced, here are 8 must-have labor induction hospital bag items to bring with you to the hospital.
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.
Top 10 Essential Oils for Labor and Delivery
I'm sharing with you the top 10 essential oils for labor that helped me tremendously through every stage of birth. Learn more about this.
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!
Products To Help Prepare Your Body for Labor and Birth
Prepare your body for labor and birth with these 10 products. They can help you have a smoother, more enjoyable experience.
Everything You Need for Your Home Birth
If you're wanting a home birth, but aren't sure what all you need, we have the complete list. Here's what you need in your home birth bag.
Checklist: What to Pack in Your Birth Center Bag
Planning to give birth at a freestanding birth center? This mama shares her checklist for what to pack in your birth center bag.
What’s in my Purse: The Hospital Edition
Expecting and not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? One mom is sharing what she packed in her hospital bag for the birth of her third baby.