C-section

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

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

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

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

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

After her long labor, one woman managed to avoid an emergency C-section. Learn how and what to do - from her personal experience.

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

Make sure you are prepared with this C-section hospital bag checklist. Learn what's essential for childbirth by C-section.

Having a c-section can sometimes get a bad rap. Here are 15 reasons why moms who have c-sections are amazing!

Learn what you need to know about a gentle cesarean, including how it works and why you should specify it in your birth plan.

Breastfeeding after a c-section can make things challenging but not impossible. Here are some tips for successful nursing after cesarean.

Put these songs on your birth playlist to help your mind and body relax or get pumped up!

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

Whether you're planning a C-section, or you are told you need to have one, there are certain questions you should ask to help you prepare.

Reduce your fear of childbirth by educating yourself. We're chatting about what to expect when you check into the hospital in labor.

Deciding to try a VBAC or schedule a Cesarean is an intimately personal choice. Many factors should be considered. Here's what to know.

We're talking about VBAC: how to know if you’re a good candidate, the benefits & risks, what you can do to increase your chances, & more!

Are c-sections the "easy way out" when it comes to delivering a baby? One mom shares why c-sections should not be considered easy for moms.

Are you a first time mom wondering what contractions will really feel like? Here is what you need to know about contractions during labor.

A recent study suggests that giving birth is harder than running a marathon. Here's how to help your body recover from your athletic feat!

If you are planning on a C-section or had one unplanned, these are the C-section recovery must-haves every mom should have postpartum.

Ready to start exercising after a c-section? After clearing it with your doctor, try these 5 exercises and follow our dos and don'ts.

A week-by-week guide to C-section recovery to help you better take care of yourself and support your tissues in their healing.

Considering hiring a birth photographer to capture the birth of your baby & the day you become a mom? Here's why to consider birth photography.

Tips for recovering from a C-section, including wardrobe, diet, and sleep advice to help make the recovery process easier.

I’m chatting with Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder, Director & Owner of Hypnobabies, about how to prepare your mind for childbirth.

Explore the pros and cons of four birthing options: a hospital, a freestanding birth center, a birth center within a hospital, and your home.

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!

In the spirit of keeping it real, I’m going to tell you what I wish someone had told me before having a c-section.