This study explored the perspectives of Black birthing people on how better communication with care teams may have improved their birth experiences. Researchers interviewed 30 non-Hispanic Black, ...

The Positive Birth Company hypnobirthing program is designed to empower women, birthing people and their birth partners to create positive birth experiences because birth matters and a positive birth ...

In a recent study by researchers from the universities of Cologne and Düsseldorf as well as University Hospital Bonn, mothers across Germany were asked how they rated their experiences of ‘own ...

Up to 60% of women experience some fear about giving birth, especially for the first time, but a new study shows why some women are more likely to stay calm and confident in the lead-up to childbirth.

You may have heard the word hypnobirthing mentioned during your antenatal classes or midwife appointments, but you may not fully understand what it means. And you're not alone! In its simplest form, ...

This study explored the perspectives of Black birthing people on how better communication with care teams may have improved their birth experiences. Researchers interviewed 30 non-Hispanic Black, ...

At eight months pregnant with her first child, Amelia Flynn Hamilton was in pursuit of a positive birth experience — and key to that was her doula, Makeetah Cochy. The two worked together in a yoga ...

Since this piece was written, Rose, a 36-year-old writer living in Bath and author of WH's The Mumologue's column, has given birth to her second son. This piece refers to her experience welcoming her ...

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Unlike midwives or obstetricians, ...

Having a birth plan may be associated with improved maternal outcomes, including increased rates of vaginal delivery and ...