Welcoming a tiny human into the world is a truly epic milestone for any woman and it should be that way no matter your address or financial situation. But, unfortunately, we're about to unleash some jaw-dropping truths about the cash game involved and dive into exactly what it means – financially that is – to give birth in the modern-day. Prepare for a wild ride as we take you on a global journey of childbirth costs that'll make your head spin.

Celebrities like Coleen Rooney, Hilary Duff, Chrissy Teigan, and the Kardashians are all placenta pill advocates, and there are many reputable, professional, and accredited encapsulation services to boot. But we definitely don't do things just because the celebs do them... so we wanted to dig into the research to give you the information you need to know.

Download the ultimate hospital bag checklist so you can be prepared before giving birth. From must-haves for you and baby to little luxuries to make your hospital stay more comfortable, we've got the printable packing list you need.

Today, we’re talking Birth Plans. What are they? Do you really need one? And what should you include on it? We’re breaking it all down with some help from Labor & Delivery Nurse Lauren Marino, plus we’re making it easy for you to create your own birth plan by sharing our free printable and downloadable Birth Plan Template!

As you enter the later stages of your pregnancy you might be thinking about prepping for labor and delivery — feeling prepared and knowing what might happen can make you feel more in control & less anxious about the months ahead. We’re sharing 5 things that should be on your labor prep list.

If you’re coming close to your due date, you’ve probably had lots of people telling you how you can induce labor naturally, from sex to walking to acupuncture… but are they just old wives’ tales?  We asked our community all about naturally inducing childbirth - from what they’d be told to do, to what actually worked, and today, we’re breaking them all down - including if they actually work & how to try them safely.

There's a key reason why you hold baby as soon as (safely) possible after birth: the benefits of skin-to-skin care. That early close contact can have lasting physical and emotional benefits for both mother and baby. Knowing the benefits can help you to make informed decisions about your labor and delivery care, as well as newborn care after baby arrives. So we’re unpacking this important topic. 

We sat down with Labor & Delivery Nurse Lauren Marino to ask her the top 8 questions women want to know about Labor and Delivery. Whilst it’s important to remember the experience will be unique for every woman and every baby, we’re answering as many of those unknowns as we can.

We reached out to our community of over 1 million mothers to ask what part of childbirth and postpartum recovery felt scariest to you, and we realized the more we talk about those fears, and the more we learn about what actually happens, the less scary it all becomes.