Find out how your labor will begin and what you should do during those first few hours.

• Don't Ignore These Signs
• Easing Through Early Labor
• Prelabor Signs & Symptoms

No matter how carefully you plan your big day, there are bound to be surprises you haven't considered.

• Common Labor Surprises
• The Truth About Due Dates
• Labor Interventions You May Not Expect

Fearing labor is very common. Get tips to ease your mind.

• 6 Labor & Delivery Tips
• Stay-Calm Advice
• Why Friends Help!
• Overcome Your Fears

Learn about labor pain and what you can do to find some relief.

• 8 Ways to Cope
• Positions for Less Pain
• Your Pain Relief Options

Developing a plan with your partner will help you both feel more confident about childbirth.

• Birth Plan Strategies
• Writing Your Plan
• Your Birthplace Options
• Selecting Your Team

Though no mother expects labor complications, it helps to be prepared just in case.

• Cesarean Sections Central
• All About Episiotomies
• Forceps & Vacuum Extraction Facts
• Video: Charlotte's Amazing Birth