Many people create a birth plan to state their preferences for labor and delivery. A birth plan will: help you think through your preferences ahead of time, explore different options you might not ...

Birthing your child without drugs isn't easy, but it is possible. Follow these guidelines to increase your chances of having a successful natural birth. Birthing your child without drugs isn't easy, ...

If a baby is in your future, you’ve likely been planning ahead — stocking up on diapers, newborn clothes and blankets, as well as considering how you’ll name your little one. “But before the baby is ...

There are lots of things we’re told about pregnancy, but when it actually happens to you, you realise there’s so much more to learn. In Unexpected, we’ll chart some of the less spoken about things ...

Pregnancy brings a rush of emotions — excitement, anxiety, and curiosity about what labour will be like. Amid all the advice and opinions, your voice matters most. Choosing the right birth plan helps ...

The expectation and reality of the birth of my daughter could not have been more different. While I'd read over and over again that having a birth plan was mostly silly, given how rarely things go as ...

When preparing for the birth of her third baby, Grace Greene of Jackson, Mississippi, had every reason to believe her planned home birth would go smoothly. She had delivered her second child at home ...