Brittany Sharpe McCollum, childbirth educator and founder of Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services, shares her tips for an empowering labor and delivery. I want to make a birth plan. What should ...

Moving around and staying active during labor can help it progress faster. Simple techniques like breast stimulation can naturally encourage labor contractions. Medical interventions are sometimes ...

In between deciding on nursery colors, which brand of stroller to buy and whether you want to breastfeed, it can be helpful to give some thought to your labor and delivery experience. Sharing a birth ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and your baby safe.

People don’t believe it when I mention how much I loved labor and delivery. They think I’m talking about my career as a nurse-midwife helping others, not my own experiences. They’re partially right—I ...