childbirth

“There was blood literally everywhere”: Ashley Graham reveals she almost died in childbirth

“There was blood literally everywhere”: Ashley Graham reveals she almost died in childbirth

The model and mom of three had a horrific delivery that left her bed-ridden and traumatized, and she's shared the harrowing story in a new essay.

Ruba Hassan

This mom had a roadside birth and drove home with the baby still attached!

This mom had a roadside birth and drove home with the baby still attached!

The mom of six was expecting an 8-hour home birth, but was blindsided while running errands in her car.

Lidia Likhodi

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

From lotus and water births to vaginal seeding, here's what you need to know about the overall safety of some popular alternative birthing methods.

Hasan Merali

Why you should have a birth plan—even if nothing goes to plan

Why you should have a birth plan—even if nothing goes to plan

Risa Kerslake

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

Turns out, giving a little poop to newborn C-section babies goes a long way. We get to the bottom of this gross study, published in the journal Cell

Kevin John Siazon

What it’s like to have a fourth-degree tear—yup, right to your butt

What it’s like to have a fourth-degree tear—yup, right to your butt

Yes, it’s possible to tear straight through to your anal sphincter during childbirth. It’s not pretty, but here's how to deal.

Andrea Karr

I was so judgy about home birth—until I accidentally had one

I was so judgy about home birth—until I accidentally had one

I had always been adamant: I didn’t want to give birth at home. But 18 hours into labour, I changed my mind and had an unplanned home birth.

Chantel Guertin

This new term for C-sections gives power back to moms

This new term for C-sections gives power back to moms

C-section moms are tired of being told Caesareans are something that happen to you, but vaginal births are an accomplishment. This new term changes that.

Kristen Thompson

What do contractions feel like?

What do contractions feel like?

It's probably what many pregnant women worry about: How much will labour hurt? Real moms and a doctor explain what early labour and contractions feel like.

Celia Shatzman

Do you need a vagina mirror during labour?

Do you need a vagina mirror during labour?

Commonly offered by midwives and other care providers, a birth mirror can be an incredible motivational tool to check your progress during labour.

Andrea Karr

We're just gonna say it: You will definitely poop during labour

We're just gonna say it: You will definitely poop during labour

It’s 100 percent normal for women to poop while they're pushing out a baby. So can we all stop being terrified about it now?

Claire Sibonney

Why do North American women give birth in bed?

Why do North American women give birth in bed?

This OB/GYN attended thousands of deliveries before he began to wonder why so many North Americans tended to give birth in bed.

Neel Shah

This is the childbirth demonstration we've all been waiting for

This is the childbirth demonstration we've all been waiting for

Expectant new mothers, parents of all ages and actually anyone looking for a cool party trick—this childbirth simulation is one of the coolest videos ever,

Claire Sibonney

Extreme birth story: An unbelievably fast labour

Extreme birth story: An unbelievably fast labour

Find out what happened during one woman's unbelievably fast labour.

Jason McBride

How siblings can help during the home birth of a baby sister or brother

How siblings can help during the home birth of a baby sister or brother

This home birth was a whole-family experience: the older siblings each had a role in welcoming their new baby sister to the world.

Julie Stanley

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

For nine months, everyone asks about your due date, your cravings and whether it's a boy or a girl. Here are the things nobody tells you about giving birth.

Today's Parent

My first birth was so fast, I knew I wanted to have my second baby at home

My first birth was so fast, I knew I wanted to have my second baby at home

For her second baby, this mom knew she wanted to have a home birth with midwives. While she was in labour, her three-year-old son was sound asleep upstairs.

Lynzie Kent

8 things to expect with a water birth

8 things to expect with a water birth

Have you ever thought about delivering your baby in a tub but not sure what to expect? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider with a water birth.

Claire Gagne

Does eating dates during pregnancy improve your labour?

Does eating dates during pregnancy improve your labour?

If there’s a way to encourage a smooth labour, we’re all for it. But can eating dates during pregnancy improve your odds of an easier childbirth?

Lindsay Kneteman

I felt judged for having drug-free births

I felt judged for having drug-free births

My “alternative” birth stories aren’t unique. So why do I feel pressured to defend my unmedicated deliveries from other moms?

Sophie Nicholls Jones