New Materials: Streaming Video

Check out Olga's planned C-section story, showing her progress from her preparation to the birth of her twins.

Learn what it means to hasten labor and the different methods that can be used if necessary.

Learn some ways to create a calming and relaxing environment for the birth, which can include lighting, sounds, and scents.

Learn how to create a birthing preference plan that communicates your birth and postpartum wishes.

Hear personal experiences about delivering the placenta and learn what healthcare professionals will do.

Learn about the importance of skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.

See how contractions and pushing will help you move towards the end of labor and learn the duration and intensity to expect for this stage.

See what the transition phase of labor will be like and the ways partners and support people can help.

Watch this video to learn how your baby positions his head for delivery and ways you can help him get into the best position.

See what happens during the active phase of labor and how to manage contractions, which are stronger and more frequent.

Watch the video to learn about the most common ways labor could start and to learn about its stages.

Watch a couple's personal experience to learn what to do if you see the signs of preterm labor.

Watch this video to review the important things to pay attention to during the last trimester of your pregnancy.

Watch this video to learn about preeclampsia and things to look out for.

Learn how to make healthy choices when eating, exercising, and in everyday life.

Prenatal nutrition is important; watch this to learn how a healthy diet can benefit you and your baby.