What is perineal trauma? Understand the degrees of perineal tears in childbirth, and recovery for vaginal tearing postpartum. read more

This article discusses the symptoms that many woman experience soon after giving birth. read more

Assisted birth uses forceps or a vacuum suction cup (ventouse extractor) to help deliver a baby vaginally. Get the facts on safety and complications, ... read more

Warm water helps some pregnant women deal with contractions in the second stage of labor. Hear one woman's story and get tips on a water birth and bir... read more

Postpartum hair loss, depression, and soreness are things many new moms struggle with. Here's how to help body and mind after giving birth. read more

Find information on what to expect during vaginal delivery for twins, triplets, or more. read more

A guide to the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments for urinary tract infections such as cystitis, thrush (candidiasis) and stress incontinence. read more

Cesarean section, or C-section, is delivery of your baby through a surgical cut in the abdomen. Read up on emergency or elective types of cesarean, gi... read more

Learn what it means if you have vaginal bleeding in the beginning, middle or late stages of your pregnancy. read more

While the ring of fire can be painful, it’s also a sign that birth is almost over. read more

Finding the right birth control option can take some trial and error. We broke down the most common methods so you can find one that works best for yo... read more

Cord clamping used to typically happen within the first 15-30 seconds after a baby was born, but today more and more moms are choosing delayed cord cl... read more