All women should write a birth plan before they go into labour, so that midwives, hospital staff and friends and family are well aware of the kind of birth you have in mind. Most midwives won't be too ...

Antenatal classes can be a great way to prepare you for childbirth. You will learn about the process of labour and be given information on pregnancy and parenthood: Gentle exercise during pregnancy is ...

We’ve all heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what does that mean for modern parents, who are so often siloed from the people that once provided essential support? In ELLE’s ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of emotionally distressing challenges for pregnant women. From concerns about their health and that of their baby, to the prospect of having to go into ...

DK will publish The Fearless Birth Book: Find Your Power, Influence Your Birth by Emma Armstrong, a.k.a. The Naked Doula. Katie Cowan, publishing director for DK Life, acquired world rights from Megan ...