Wondering how to position yourself in a birth pool? Explore seven waterbirth positions that allow you to move, rest and follow your body's instincts throughout labor.

Waterbirth doesn't have to mean buying everything you see online. Learn which birth pool supplies are essential, what's helpful and what you can skip when planning a waterbirth on a budget.

What if your body started pushing without you even trying? The fetal ejection reflex is a powerful, involuntary response that can happen during birth—when instinct takes over and your body seems to know exactly what to do.

“But won’t the baby breathe underwater?” It’s one of the most common questions about waterbirth. The answer lies in the incredible way a newborn transitions from receiving oxygen through the placenta to taking that very first breath.

What if labor went from the first real contraction to baby in your arms in less than three hours? Known as precipitous birth, rapid labor can be intense, surprising, and much faster than expected. Here’s what every expecting parent should know.