I’m at my second NCT antenatal class (we’re learning all about pain management during birth) when another mum-to-be leans over and asks if I’ve started packing my hospital bag yet. I look at her ...

We’ve all had nightmares — or seen movies — where you feel those first labor pains, tell your husband it’s time and rush to the hospital without the all-important “hospital bag.” We also know that ...

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For many new moms, the unknowns surrounding giving birth – How will I know what labor will feel like? Will I need to have a C-section? How long will it take to deliver? – can be a source of anxiety ...

Is your due date looming closer and closer, yet you still have no clue what you need to pack in your hospital bag before giving birth? Don’t stress – I’m in the same boat, and I’ve done plenty of ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- I admit, I'm a perpetual overpacker. I need a roll-away suitcase, a bag on each shoulder and a purse - all just for a one-night trip. So you can imagine my mile-long packing list ...

Preparing to give birth is equal parts terrifying and exhilarating. There’s so much that’s out of your hands: When exactly do contractions start? Or how many hours of pushing—two or 10!—before the ...