Labor

A Mom Made a Hilarious Reference to the Movie Bridesmaids After Getting an Epidural

Giving birth is freakin' hard!

If You Want to See a Picture of True Strength, Just Look at Ashley Graham's Emotional Birth Photo

Ashley Graham hasn't been shy when it comes to sharing the less-than-glamorous moments associated with being a new parent.

Photographer's Stunning Photo of a Hospital Waiting Room Shows Moms What "Your People" Look Like

When a woman's giving birth, it's no secret that the action is in the delivery room with mom and her main support group, but what most new moms-to-be may not think about is what the support system could look like out in the labor and delivery unit's waiting room.

Getting a Midwife Was the Best Decision I Made During My Second Pregnancy

Switching from an obstetrician to a midwife was, by far, the best decision I could have made regarding my prenatal care with my second baby.

I'm Thankful My Husband Was in the Delivery Room, Because I Couldn't Have Done It Without Him

If my husband wasn't in the delivery room with me during my second childbirth, I know that it would have ended much differently.

Offset Shared an Unseen Clip From Cardi B's Birth, and His Face in the Delivery Room Is Priceless

14 Moms on What Labor Really Feels Like

This article was originally featured on What to Expect, a pregnancy and parenting brand helping every parent know what to expect, every step of the way.

The First Thing I Did After Giving Birth Was Not What I Expected, but OMG, Was It Amazing

After women endure the marathon of labor and delivery, some of us tend to do some unusual things.

Sorry, Family, but There's No Way in Hell You're Allowed in My Delivery Room

"Who would you prefer to have in the delivery room: your mother or me?"

What Hospital Bed Rest Is Really Like

All mothers of preemies remember exactly what they were doing before their tiny, early babies arrived.

Everything You Need to Know About Doulas, What They Do, and If You Need 1

As a mom of two who's been writing about parenthood, pregnancy, and kids pretty much since my oldest child was born (she's about to turn 7), I like to think I'm pretty well-informed about all things in the realm of motherhood.

A Woman in Labor Officiated a Couple's Wedding at the Hospital, and Wow, That's Commitment!

When Sushma Dwivedi went into New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Medical Center on May 16, she had one goal: to give birth to a healthy and happy son.