Giving Birth
Signs of Labor
Signs and Symptoms of Labor Probably every woman who shares her labor experience tells a different story. Your delivery will be just as unique. However,
Signs and Symptoms of Labor Probably every woman who shares her labor experience tells a different story. Your delivery will be just as unique. However,
You might have heard the funny phrase “Braxton Hicks contractions” before you were pregnant, but now you want to know what it means. The term
Could saving your baby’s cord blood save his or her life? Yes! There are approximately 80 different disease or conditions treated by cord blood-derived stem
Cord Blood Donation is Safe and Free Cord blood donation is completely safe. It won’t affect your labor or delivery and no blood is taken
Prodromal labor is often called “false labor,” and is somewhere in between Braxton Hicks contractions and active labor contractions. Prodromal labor is a part of
The doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or
How a Doula Makes Your Birth Easier Doulas increase your chances of having a normal, vaginal birth. Statistics show that when possible, it is safest
Prolonged labor, also known as failure to progress, occurs when labor lasts for approximately 20 hours or more if you are a first-time mother, and
Top Pregnancy Tools
Your Pregnancy Journey
Local support & services
Resources for raising your child confidently
Explore adoption options & legal resources
Understanding paternity testing & your rights
Prevent future pregnancy with informed choices
Our approach
The process of pregnancy
Spot early signs and know what's next
Understand your fertility & boosting options
Healthy habits to encourage getting pregnant
Medical procedures for pregnancy
Learn about your baby's development
Follow your baby's growth each week
Optimize health during your pregnancy
Optimize health during your pregnancy
Understand prenatal screening options
Trusted information for challenging moments
Optimize health during your pregnancy
Surviving, understanding & grieving
Make sure your choices are known
Understand the stages & choices
Where & how you give birth
Know your options
Decrease stress through knowing
From the birthing room to home care
Expert advice from birth to weaning
Basics and beyond
Support for your care & recovery
Some helpful tips & ideas