Fear of giving birth

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.

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.

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.

The blood, the pain, the unknown. I am really not sure I can do this whole giving birth to a baby thing.

If you're interested in choosing a planned C-section, your doctor should talk to you about the risks and benefits, and respect your right to decide.

Pregnancy is one of those life events for which no one can adequately prepare you. Here are some of the things I wished I knew going into mommyhood.

Babe, you’ve got the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do. Here’s how my hypnobirth went—and why it doesn't always work for some women.

"In hopes of hearing from other moms who may have had similarly shameful thoughts to mine, I’ve decided to share them right here."

It’s normal to be a little afraid of giving birth, but there are ways to work through your biggest labour fears.