Choosing a birth center is both practical and personal. Here are thoughtful questions to ask about safety, support, labor care, postpartum care, and overall fit.

Movement, rest, gravity, and support can all play a role during labor. Learn seven labor positions and movement techniques to explore as you prepare for birth.

What a midwife is and why many families are curious about midwifery care When many people hear the word “midwife,” they think first of labor and birth. Midwives are also primary care providers for women throughout their lives. While midwives do provide hands-on support during birth, their role often begins much earlier and continues well after baby arrives. Midwives support families through pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, and often broader women’s health needs as well. At its...