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Childbirth

6 positions for labor

Gravity and birth balls go a long way in shortening a tough process.

The home stretch

Hiccups, kicks, wiggles and ... eating vernix? Your baby is up to all sorts of things in the final trimester.

The cutest cantaloupe

Your little bundle will undergo monumental changes in the second trimester—and if all goes well, you'll be feeling on top of the world.

Watch your miracle grow

The little person inside your womb will make tremendous growth strides throughout the first trimester.

It’s a new NICU, baby

For the mom who can't make it to the NICU, there are high-tech and low-tech options to connect with baby.

Study: Pain relief won’t delay labor

New research may debunk the long-held notion that epidurals prolong labor.

Special post for moms headed home

Moms need to know what signs and symptoms to watch for after their baby has been delivered.

Patient Story

‘This isn’t normal’

A mom's intuition saved her unborn baby's life.

Bun in the oven?

How long is too long when it comes to a baby in utero?

5 things to know about hyperemesis gravidarum

As Duchess Kate battles this condition, questions arise about the difference between this and regular morning sickness.

Milk on the mind

Breastfeeding is often more complex than just "latch and feed." It can help to know what to watch for and how to respond.

Under the lights

New moms shouldn't fret if their little one has jaundice—it's a common condition in newborns and it's easily treatable.