How to prepare for labor and delivery

As your due date nears, many moms-to-be wonder when labor will begin. If you are like me, you’re probably both excited and anxious to meet your little one (and also just tired of being pregna…

This post contains affiliate links. Probably one of the most FAQ I've gotten lately: How did you prepare for labor? At first, I honestly didn't think or feel like I did anything. And then after giving birth to our daughter, I had a lot of people tell me I did a lot to prepare for […]

Prepare your body for labor and an easier birth (scientifically proven ways!) Obligatory medical disclaimer - I am not a doctor. You should always check with your in-real-life doctor before acting on information you

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth

Labor advice for first time moms is such a hot topic! Who isn't looking for a little help when it comes to the hardest thing your body has ever done? Being a pregnant mama for the first time is so exciting! Envisioning what you're baby is going to look like, imagining how sweet his snuggles

In this post, you're going to learn how dates for labor lead to an easy and fast labor and delivery. When getting ready for baby in your third trimester, don't forget to add eating dates during pregnancy to your third trimester to do list. These tips are perfect for moms who want a natural birth or want to have a fast labor. Have an easy labor and an easier first stages of labor with this tip. In this post, learn everything you need to know about dates when preparing for birth.

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

A labor and delivery nurse shares her tips for inducing labor at home naturally!

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially