Near the end of pregnancy, the cervix softens to help prepare for labor. If your cervix isn't softening naturally, there are safe ways to encourage it at home. Always consult with your healthcare ...

Preparing for what to expect during childbirth can help ease anxiety, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital offers resources to support expectant parents every step of the way. Getting Familiar with the ...

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Preparing for birth is more than packing a hospital bag. Many women enter labour without learning how to breathe through contractions, move to support the baby’s descent, or push in a way that reduces ...

Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza, Birth with Babylist brings together parents, doctors and birth professionals in a series of honest conversations that reflect the realities of ...

Most women in our culture prepare for birth the way they prepare for marriage. With marriage, the focus is on the perfect dress and pretty decorations. With birth, the focus is on the nursery colors ...

In The Fourth Trimester, we ask parents: What meal nourished you after welcoming your baby? This month it’s freezer-friendly wontons from doctor and cookbook author Betty Liu. I have always been a ...