Birth stories

Turns out, telling women to bear down and push as hard as they can during childbirth may not be necessary.

Double beds and deep tubs, but no epidurals. Birth centres are the cozy midpoint between home and hospital for midwife-assisted low-risk deliveries. Expectant mothers are choosing them for many reasons, including the focus on comfort and community, and the ability to allow birth to happen with minimal medical intervention. So why aren’t there more of them?

"The day I officially became a mother was also a day of intense physical and psychological trauma for me."

A “natural” delivery makes sense in theory, but isn’t right for everyone, writes Tara-Michelle Ziniuk.

After a less-than-ideal delivery, managing editor Katie Dupuis wasn't happy with her body. Four months later, she's changed her tune.