Articles & Expert Guides on Labor & Birth

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Labor & Birth.

Preparing for Childbirth: 38 Tips on How to Prepare for Labor

Preparing for Childbirth: 38 Tips on How to Prepare for Labor

By Tassia Agatowski
Timing Your Contractions: When to Go to the Hospital

Timing Your Contractions: When to Go to the Hospital

By Catherine Craik
Labor Pain Symptoms: When to Go to Hospital

Labor Pain Symptoms: When to Go to Hospital

By Tassia O'Callaghan
11 C-Section Recovery Tips from Real Moms

11 C-Section Recovery Tips from Real Moms

By Peanut
What’s the Story With Raspberry Leaf Tea and Pregnancy?

What’s the Story With Raspberry Leaf Tea and Pregnancy?

By Team Peanut
What to Know About Your Transverse C-Section Scar

What to Know About Your Transverse C-Section Scar

By Deborah Vieyra
Your Guide to Having a Vaginal Birth

Your Guide to Having a Vaginal Birth

By Team Peanut
How to Time Contractions

How to Time Contractions

By Team Peanut
What is Back Labor Pain? Back Labor vs Back Pain

What is Back Labor Pain? Back Labor vs Back Pain

By Tassia Agatowski
What Will My Baby Look Like?

What Will My Baby Look Like?

By Tassia O'Callaghan
Late Decelerations: All You Need to Know About

Late Decelerations: All You Need to Know About

By Team Peanut
What is a Lotus Birth: Benefits & Risks

What is a Lotus Birth: Benefits & Risks

By Team Peanut
What Do Contractions Actually Feel Like?

What Do Contractions Actually Feel Like?

By Team Peanut
What is NICU?

What is NICU?

By Team Peanut
Your Labor and Delivery Playlist

Your Labor and Delivery Playlist

By Team Peanut
Choose Your Own (Birth) Adventure: 3 Must-Ask Questions

Choose Your Own (Birth) Adventure: 3 Must-Ask Questions

By Guest Post: Jamie Korf
Castor Oil for Labor: What’s That About?

Castor Oil for Labor: What’s That About?

By Team Peanut
Why Can’t You Eat During Labor?

Why Can’t You Eat During Labor?

By Team Peanut
What is a Forceps Delivery? Is it Safe?

What is a Forceps Delivery? Is it Safe?

By Peanut
Prodromal Labor: All You Need to Know

Prodromal Labor: All You Need to Know

By Team Peanut