Pregnancy

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

Giving birth

My instincts during my unplanned home birth were a total surprise

After four miscarriages, I didn’t trust my body. But when I went into labour at home, I somehow knew what to do.

Giving birth

Is getting rid of hospital nurseries unfair to new moms?

"Rooming in" policies are supposed to encourage breastfeeding, but in the hours following childbirth, many moms report feeling like their needs don't matter.

Giving birth

I survived labour as a Black woman—and I believe my Black nurse played a huge role

My baby and I already had a higher chance of dying during delivery, but when my labour failed to progress and my fear turned to panic, only one person in the room could help: the one who looked like me.

Giving birth

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

Most birth plans go out the window or are abandoned during labour, but having one gives women a platform for expressing their intentions.

Giving birth

This eggplant parmesan recipe put me in labour—twice!

In order to avoid getting induced, I tried just about everything to jumpstart my labour, but nothing worked until I stumbled upon this recipe.