Category: Labor and Delivery

The “Big Day” is finally on its way after months of anticipation. We have tips on getting through and even speeding up labor, and the excitement of delivery of your new baby.

Orgasm during birth. Yes, seriously!

By Kristy Rodriguez

The other day I went to lunch with two friends. We started talking about pregnancy and birth and one friend said, “sorry if this is TMI, but my mom told me that she had an orgasm during both of her births!” This is the most exciting news I’ve heard all...

How long until I deliver? What are the three stages of labor?

By Brigham and Women's Hospital

If labor is not induced, most women will deliver their baby within 10 hours after being admitted into the hospital. We review the three stages of labor.

What are the signs of labor?

By Sunny Gault

What are the real signs of labor versus what you see on TV? If you’re expecting your first baby, you might be wondering… How will I know if I’m in labor? Will early labor and contractions be obvious? Will my water dramatically break as it does on television? Susan Melnikow,...

Can eating spicy food trigger labor? Here’s the scoop.

By Pregnancy Editors

In your search for natural pregnancy tips, you may have come across certain ways that women might be able to trigger labor.