Choosing your birthing partners is wild. These people are about to be there for you through one of the most vulnerable things a woman can go through. There are a lot of qualities they need to fulfill: ...

Parenting a kid with birth defects is not only emotionally draining but also poses unique challenges that you probably didn’t prepare for when you were trying for pregnancy. Of course, you love your ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

The image of a birthing class is often idyllic: expectant couples learning breathing techniques, practicing positions together, and preparing as a team for labor.

There's a wealth of information to help you maintain a healthy pregnancy, but the act of childbirth itself can seem a bit mysterious to many first-time moms-to-be — even if you've read up on all the ...

Local doula Abbie Downing of Animas Birth Doula will host a Birth Partner Workshop 10 to 11:15 a.m. April 26 at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. This 75-minute workshop for expecting ...