Take a Cord Blood Banking Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. It may seem like your pregnancy will last forever and that delivery is far off, but labor prep is still crucial. A mother who ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers investigate the association between excessive weight gain during pregnancy and the subsequent risk of prolonged labor or comorbid ...

Now that your due date is finally just around the corner, you’ve probably spent some time (OK, a lot of time) researching ways to make labor and delivery go just a little bit smoother (and everyone ...

When you’re pregnant and get contractions, it means the muscles of your uterus are tightening and releasing. The contractions help widen (dilate) your cervix to help your baby journey through the ...

In response to the viral trend, North Carolina labor and delivery nurse Liesel Teen posted a video on TikTok in August 2023, emphasizing that all pregnant women should consult their doctors before ...

There’s a lot of mystique around the moon and how it affects humans — particularly pregnant humans. You may have even heard that the full moon can trigger labor if you’re nearing your due date. After ...

If you're nearing your due date, or if you've passed it, you are probably wondering if there are any safe and effective methods for moving things along. If you've done any searching on the internet, ...