Articles & Expert Guides on Labor & Birth

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Labor & Birth.

How to Read and Understand Contractions on a Monitor

How to Read and Understand Contractions on a Monitor

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Bloody Show in Pregnancy: Is Labor on the Way?

Bloody Show in Pregnancy: Is Labor on the Way?

By Tassia O'Callaghan
5 Safe Ways to Go into Labor Tonight, According to Real Moms

5 Safe Ways to Go into Labor Tonight, According to Real Moms

By Tassia O'Callaghan
Flu-Like Symptoms Before Labor: What to Know

Flu-Like Symptoms Before Labor: What to Know

By Cassidy Parker
Your Guide to Braxton Hicks & False Labor

Your Guide to Braxton Hicks & False Labor

By Deborah Vieyra
Baby Born at 30 Weeks: Your 30-Week Preemie

Baby Born at 30 Weeks: Your 30-Week Preemie

By Tassia Agatowski
5 Promising Signs That Labor is 24 to 48 Hours Away

5 Promising Signs That Labor is 24 to 48 Hours Away

By Mairi Bunce
Baby Crowning: What Is It & What Does It Feel Like?

Baby Crowning: What Is It & What Does It Feel Like?

By Tassia Agatowski
Baby Born at 35 Weeks: Your 35-Week Preemie

Baby Born at 35 Weeks: Your 35-Week Preemie

By Tassia Agatowski
Baby Born at 37 Weeks: Your 37-Week Preemie

Baby Born at 37 Weeks: Your 37-Week Preemie

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Baby Born at 36 Weeks: Your 36-Week Preemie

Baby Born at 36 Weeks: Your 36-Week Preemie

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
What is a Micro Preemie and What Should You Know?

What is a Micro Preemie and What Should You Know?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Things to Avoid After Losing Your Mucus Plug

Things to Avoid After Losing Your Mucus Plug

By Tassia O'Callaghan
What is a Doula? Your Questions, Answered

What is a Doula? Your Questions, Answered

By Alicia Wallace
What to Include in Your Birth Plan Template

What to Include in Your Birth Plan Template

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
22 Perfect Push Present Ideas

22 Perfect Push Present Ideas

By Peanut
5 Inspiring Birth Stories from Real Moms

5 Inspiring Birth Stories from Real Moms

By Deborah Vieyra
How Long Does a C-Section Take? Your Timeline from Start to Finish

How Long Does a C-Section Take? Your Timeline from Start to Finish

By Cassidy Parker
Preparing for Childbirth: 38 Tips on How to Prepare for Labor

Preparing for Childbirth: 38 Tips on How to Prepare for Labor

By Tassia Agatowski
Timing Your Contractions: When to Go to the Hospital

Timing Your Contractions: When to Go to the Hospital

By Catherine Craik