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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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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.
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.
7 Things NOT To Do During Labor
7 tips on what expecting moms should NOT do during labor so you can really avoid some unnecessary labor interventions and outcomes.
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Discover some common hospital items that can help with labor coping, pushing during labor, and other useful tools to help you through.
Breathing Techniques for Labor and How They Help
Learn how breathing techniques for labor are helpful for getting through contractions and coming out on the other side with your new baby.
How Counter Pressure During Labor Can Help
Discover how counter pressure during labor can reduce your pain and anxiety and the two main types that you may find helpful.
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.
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Discover how acupressure during labor could help you avoid the use of pain medications to get you through the labor pains.
Why Can’t You Eat During Labor?
Traditional medical practice has been to restrict eating and drinking during labor. Learn why, and what the latest research says about it.
How to Use a Birthing Ball
Learn how a birthing ball can help with balance, promote relaxation, and help get the baby into your pelvis correctly.
What Is Early Fetal Heart Rate Deceleration? (And Why It’s a Good Thing!)
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Water Birth: Benefits, Risks, and What You Need To Know
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.
How to Naturally Turn a Posterior Baby
Learn how to turn a posterior baby to prepare for a natural birth. Discover methods such as chiropractic care and headstands.
The Difference Between a Hep Lock vs. Saline Lock vs. IV
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.
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10 Myths About Labor and Birth
This article examines 10 common labor and birth myths, including if and when they're true.
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.
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Best Labor and Birth Playlist When Having a Daughter
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.
Common Labor and Delivery Fears and How to Stay Positive
It's natural to experience anxiety when thinking about your upcoming birth. Here are common labor and delivery fears and how to manage them.
Snacks to Pack for Labor and Delivery
Keeping your body well nourished is important even through delivery. Here are some nutrient dense snacks to pack for labor and delivery!
Foods to Eat (and Not Eat) in Early Labor
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.
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Learn how a labor and delivery nurse helps mothers and their babies with this overview from a nurse with tons of experience.
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