Pain Relief

From drugs to breathing techniques, here's what to know to make your labor as painless as possible.

The most common medications given for pain relief.

From having a baby in water to using acupuncture, here are nine methods, philosophies, and professions to help you give birth on your own terms.

From exercise to water therapy, check out our guide to what helps -- and what doesn't -- on your big day.

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.

Should you get an epidural or go drug free? To help you decide, read the story of two very different deliveries.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

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Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

Ten silly and serious sources of inspiration for choosing your child's name.

If you want to know what labor is really like, listen to what these new moms have to say about childbirth.

The five most common clues that help you recognize it's time to head to the delivery room.

Have you ever wondered what your infant will feel while you're in labor? Here's a close look at what babies experience during the birthing process.

Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

Think you may be pregnant? Think you're experiencing some possible symptoms or signs of pregnancy? Take this quiz to see if what you're feeling could indicate pregnancy and find out if you could be pregnant!

Essentials tidbits for getting your newborn baby to sleep.

Use our uber-creative tips to find a moniker you're mad about.

Few women who've done it would say that giving birth is easy. But preparing the way helps. Here are some last-minute tips to get ready for your big day.

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Find out what birth crowning means and what to expect during this stage of labor.

Pregnancy can be a time of lots of questions, especially when it comes to your and your baby's health. Knowing what's safe and what's not -- and when symptoms necessitate a call to your doctor is important. Here's a primer on when you should pick up the phone.

Being pregnant doesn't mean you can't keep up with the trends and feel fashionable. According to Jody Kozlow Gardner, coauthor of Pregnancy Chic: The Fashion Survival Guide (Villard), the key to dressing modern and sexy during pregnancy is to pick out the trends you like and adapt them to your new body. Check out these tips to up your pregnancy style quotient.

Gearing up for fitness during and after pregnancy is easy. Just check out our list and get ready to go.

How much weight should you gain while you're pregnant? Keep tabs on your pregnancy pounds with our pregnancy weight gain calculator.