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

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

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Giving birth

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

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

Why don’t North American women give birth standing up?

birth centre

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.

5 common home birth myths, debunked

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Labour and delivery

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.

Birth story: A planned home birth for a second baby

Homebirth

First of all, the driver didn't pull over to the side of the road or even a parking lot. Yep, this mom gave birth while the car was still moving.

labour positions

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

Why do North American women give birth in bed?

5 common home birth myths, debunked

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

So many things are happening in this chaotic car birth video

Want a smoother delivery? Try this labour position