Pregnancy

Giving birth

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Giving birth

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

From lotus and water births to vaginal seeding, here's what you need to know about the overall safety of some popular alternative birthing methods.

Hasan Merali

9 minutes

Giving birth

Does childbirth hurt more for redheads?

Research on redheads and pain shows that they may react differently to pain meds, but experts say there’s no need to worry about your labour.

Tamar Satov

3 minutes

Giving birth

VBACs aren’t as risky as you might think

Though VBACs have been on the decline, there's evidence that they can lead to better outcomes for mom and baby. Here's what you need to know.

Vanessa Milne

8 minutes

Giving birth

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

First-time parents may be surprised to find out that they can opt out of some common prenatal and postnatal interventions. Here's what experts recommend.

Wendy Haaf

15 minutes

Giving birth

Why can't I just keep my midwife forever?

Charlotte Helston

7 minutes