Near the end of the third trimester, the cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up) in preparation for your baby's birth. An open ...

A mom is recounting how "proud" she is of herself for her unexpected delivery experience. Grace Ferro, a 26-year-old mom, was admitted into the hospital 35 weeks into her pregnancy with her twins. She ...

Childbirth is often framed as a choice between two extremes: “natural” birth or medical intervention. The real challenge is making sure women can decide how they give birth, without pressure in either ...