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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Need to know the risks of leaking fluid during pregnancy? Learn what chorioamnionitis is and how to identify its symptoms.

Fetal heart rate decelerations can be good - learn more about them and other common terms used during labor.

Ease the delivery pain with the epidural intervention. Discover epidural facts and myths so you can make an informed decision.

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.

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

Henci Goer is chatting with us about optimal birth care and offering her best advice to women for them to take charge of their births.

Sometimes, it takes a little push by your provider to get your body ready for labor! Here are the different labor induction methods.

Your first time going into the hospital in labor can be nerve-wracking. Here are 8 labor and delivery hacks to know before the big day.

Learn what things to avoid to make your birth experience as comfortable as possible.

Learn what nitrous oxide is, how it and when it can be used during labor, the criteria for using it, and whether there are any risks.

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.

While we hope we won't need medical interventions during childbirth, it's good to know what they are. Here are the ones for pushing.

Learn all about five childbirth pain relief options: an epidural, a spinal block, a combined spinal-epidural, opioids, and nitrous oxide.

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!

Once you reach active labor, there are positions that can help you speed things up and keep you more comfortable.

Whether or not to hire a doula is a very personal choice. Here are some tips for how to choose a doula and why you might want to.

Find out what prodromal labor is, learn about its symptoms, and discover the best ways for moms to manage it.