Giving Birth

Learn more about your options for giving birth – from choosing a childbirth educator to deciding about pain management techniques. When you're ready, create your own birth plan so you can communicate your preferences with confidence.

Find out what really happens during labor and delivery. Learn how to recognize the signs and stages of labor and get an overview of pain management techniques. Plus, get the latest advice about when and how to push.

Whether you're preparing for an induction or breech birth or simply trying to make sense of something unexpected in your childbirth experience, we have plenty of solid information to help you navigate birth complications.

Cord blood is the blood from your baby’s umbilical cord. It's a rich source of stem cells, particularly those that can grow into tissues, organs, and blood vessels. Cord blood stem cells can be used to treat dozens of diseases and are being tested in FDA-regulated clinical trials to help people with autism, brain injury, and other conditions. Cord blood is collected after your baby's umbilical cord is cut (even with delayed cord clamping). It can be privately banked, donated to a public bank, or discarded. Explore your storage options, read cord blood bank reviews, and discover how and when to set up your cord blood banking choice.