Pregnancy
How to Choose a Childbirth Class
One of the best things you can do before giving birth is attend a childbirth class. These birthing classes will give you and your partner a lot of ...
What You Need to Know About Your Water Breaking
Movies often show that the expectant mother's water breaks in a wild gush that signals she's about to give birth. In real life, it may not be so dr...
The Ultimate Maternity Hospital Bag Checklist
Are you all set for the big day? Your baby might arrive earlier than expected, so it’s worth having your baby hospital bag organized and packed aro...
What Exactly Is Preterm Labor?
You've probably heard that as you near your due date, your uterus contracts occasionally as it grows, stretches, and "practices" for giving birth. ...
What Do Contractions Feel Like?
There could be several times during pregnancy when you feel contractions or cramps and wonder: Is this it? Am I going into labor? Sometimes it can ...
What Happens When You Lose Your Mucus Plug?
As labor nears, you might notice a clear, pink, or even bloody vaginal discharge that looks like mucus. This may be the mucus plug, which is someti...
What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Toward the end of your pregnancy, you might start wondering how you'll know when you're in labor. It can be especially confusing if you experience ...
Learn How to Time Contractions
Once you start experiencing contractions, timing them can help indicate how your labor is progressing. Having this information can also help your h...
Newborn Baby Checklist—The Must-Haves and More
There’s a lot to do as the birth of your baby nears, and assembling all those necessities for your newborn can be a daunting task. Once you have th...
FAQs: Can Castor Oil Help Induce Labor Safely?
If your due date has come and gone, you may be starting to wonder whether there’s anything you could do to give your little one an encouraging nudg...
