Labour and delivery

This new celeb mom had a 33-hour labour—and her candid birth video is everything

This new celeb mom had a 33-hour labour—and her candid birth video is everything

Shay Mitchell had her baby! And the video of her 33-hour labour showed fans how intense giving birth really is.

Katherine Singh, FLARE

The internet can't decide if this dad's labour video is sweet or obnoxious

The internet can't decide if this dad's labour video is sweet or obnoxious

Romance or showmance? This viral video of a dad's sweet gesture during his wife's labour has the internet divided. What side are you on?

Kevin John Siazon

I didn’t want my husband in the delivery room

I didn’t want my husband in the delivery room

Two generations ago, birth was left to the mother-to-be. Now, partners are pressured to be essential guides in the process, but that may not be the best thing for all couples.

Kelly Burch

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

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

The supermom managed to keep her cool as she delivered her own baby in the car, with two other kids crying in the back and a third playing videographer!

Natalie Harmsen

What supplies do I need for a home birth?

What supplies do I need for a home birth?

If you're planning a home birth, or tend to have fast labours, consult this list of home birth supplies as part of your labour and delivery prep.

Today's Parent

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

Meghan Markle is in labour with her first royal baby!

Meghan Markle is in labour with her first royal baby!

Baby Sussex is on the way! Buckingham Palace confirmed the exciting news on Twitter, with more details to come.

Jessica Pollack

5 things nobody tells you about how sex and your relationship might change during pregnancy

5 things nobody tells you about how sex and your relationship might change during pregnancy

For some women, even thinking about sex during pregnancy is a no-go, while other pregnant women say their hormones are in overdrive.

Today's Parent

5 common home birth myths, debunked

5 common home birth myths, debunked

There are a lot of strong opinions about having a home birth. Knowing the facts—and common home birth myths—may help you decide whether it's right for you.

Jen Cutts

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

Beyoncé takes us inside the delivery room with Rumi and Sir in new Netflix documentary

Beyoncé takes us inside the delivery room with Rumi and Sir in new Netflix documentary

As a mom, Beyoncé struggles like the rest of us, sharing her difficult twin pregnancy, delivery and return to work in her Netflix documentary, Homecoming.

Jessica Pollack

What is a birthing pool?

What is a birthing pool?

From size, shape and even colour, here's everything you need to know when choosing a birthing pool for your water birth.

Today's Parent

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

Did you know nausea is one of the early signs of labour? Here are eight signs of early and active labour that you should watch out for.

Erin Phelan

This woman gave birth and 26 days later, went into labour again!

This woman gave birth and 26 days later, went into labour again!

Imagine taking your healthy baby boy home only to end up back in the hospital weeks later preparing to give birth to twins—thanks to your double uterus.

Sherika Harris

What is a vacuum delivery?

What is a vacuum delivery?

Erin Phelan

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

The stretch and sweep, or membrane sweep, done late in pregnancy can help you go into labour sooner. Here’s what you’ll want to know before you get it done.

Colleen Fisher Tully

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

Before you welcome your first baby, you don’t know how your partner will react to the stress of supporting you in the delivery room.

Louise Gleeson

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

8 epidural myths that way too many women believe

8 epidural myths that way too many women believe

Saroo Sharda