As an expectant parent, you may have heard about childbirth practices that fall outside of standard labor, delivery and newborn care. Some may offer possible benefits to you or your baby. However, ...

Late-preterm (LPT) neonates account for over 70% of all preterm births in the US. Approximately 60% of LPT births are the result of non-spontaneous deliveries. The optimal timing of delivery for many ...

For many Indigenous communities, birth has always been a sacred rite of passage that connects mothers to family, land, and tradition. Midwives have long guided this process, offering knowledge and ...

Practicing self-hypnosis, having a yogababy or planning an active labour? Here’s how to find your ideal birth class. Birth education now comes in as many shapes and sizes as a pregnant woman’s belly, ...

No words were spoken during Kim Binford’s labor. When she wanted a back massage, she pointed to her back. When it was time to push, the midwife gave the thumbs-up sign. It was a “quiet birth.” Which ...