We’re reading Unbearable — a book that captures what it really means to be pregnant in America right now, and why these stories matter for all of us working toward more just and human-centered care.
A closer look at how holiday schedules, human systems, and real medical needs intersect — and how families can stay informed when induction is on the table.
Families in Michigan are receiving something new during pregnancy: direct cash, no strings attached. Early results suggest improvements in housing stability, birth outcomes, and maternal well-being, echoing findings from broader studies of cash transfer programs.
Take a look inside the selection of images published inside our Spring/Summer 2025 issue — images that speak to the strength, softness, culture, and connection that surrounds the birthing journey.
27 photos that open a window into a real, raw, and resonant moment of pregnancy, birth, or postpartum — submitted as part of our Spring/Summer Everyday Birth Photo Series.
I like to let my body push the baby out, so I didn’t make any concerted effort to push until the head was almost born... his head eased out with a contraction and my midwife helped the baby ease out the rest of the way.
A birth I never imagined I’d get. A healing I didn’t know Aaron and I so deeply needed.I remember being surrounded by love, truly calling my shots, and being respected every single step.
This was it. This was the magic I’ve chased. I heard the first cry and I closed my eyes to breathe that baby in and savor this moment with tears of joy and relief.
From ancestral wisdom to systemic disruption — how today’s disparities are rooted in injustice, and why perinatal professionals must ground their care in context, culture, and care.
From the moment you find out you’re expecting, a million and one things are likely to cross your mind — here’s a gentle guide through some of the big common questions, choices, moments, and decisions.
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