I Gave Birth To Two Babies And Never Experienced A Contraction
I’ve never really known if this is something I should be disappointed by or totally thrilled about; I have…
If You Thought Men Could Never Handle The Pain Of Labor – You Were Right
When I see the way my husband reacts to the common cold, I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t be able…
Dr. Andrew Rochford Undergoes Labor Experiment, Learns Childbirth Hurts
Our friends at Bust Magazine bring us this fantastically wonderful experiment Dr Andrew Rochford underwent for the television program…
Unbearable: Infertility Has Made Me Consider A Drug Free Labor
Having a child is usually a happy time in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, as we wait longer to have…
Apparently Labor Day Is The Time To Demonstrate For VBAC On Street Corners
Apparently, we at Mommyish aren’t the only ones who associate Labor Day with a different type of labor. While…
Surprise! Woman Gives Birth, Had No Clue She Was Pregnant
I’ve often wondered how someone could carry a child for nine months and yet have no idea they’re pregnant…
Labor Pains: Having A Baby Is Worth It
This week we’ve highlighted all sorts of stories about the horrors of childbirth. I even contributed my own tale…
Labor Pains: A Sleep Doula Saved My Sanity
Truthfully, my kids are good sleepers. (Except for when I announce that they’re good sleepers then they’re up all…
Mommyish Poll: Pregnant Bikini Contests, Hot Mama Or Hot Mess?
We at Mommyish are all about body acceptance and we definitely don’t have a problem with mothers being sexy….
Labor Pains: Screw Natural Childbirth, Give Me The Drugs!
Natural childbirth has become a badge of honor for mothers who endure it. Celebrities everywhere tout their natural bonafides…
Labor Pains: Five Unrealistic Births In Cinema
Birth in film never fails to be exaggerated. Only a few movies come to mind when I consider an…
Labor Pains: Hey Skeptics, HypnoBirthing Actually Worked For Me
I was in active labor with my first child for roughly 40 hours. During that time, I never once…
Unbearable: I Apologize, But I Simply Can’t Feel Sorry For Your Pregnancy Pains
Having a child is usually a happy time in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, as we wait longer to have children,…
Labor Pains: The Scariest Things To Do With Your Placenta After Childbirth
I never paid much attention to my placenta. I mean, I’m sure it came out. I wasn’t paying a…