Health & Sexuality InfobirthExplore birth content Filters Filter birth Content Filter by topic Abortion Access Activism Anxiety Artistic Expression Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Birth Justice Black / African American Bodily Autonomy Breastfeeding Cervix Cesarean Section Childbirth Choices Covid-19 Culture Depression Doula Feminism Gender Affirming Care Gender Expansive Gender Fluidity Genderqueer Health Disparities Human Rights Latine Lgbtqia+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, And Asexual) Maternal Health Maternal Mortality Menstrual Cycle Mental Health Midwife Native Peoples Non-Binary Panic Attack Parenting Pelvic Pain Postpartum Pregnancy Pregnancy & Birth Queer Racism Reproductive Justice Self-Advocacy Sexual Activity Social Isolation Social Justice Stories & Conversations Survivor Therapy (Psychotherapy) Trans Trans Healthcare Trauma Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (Vbac) Women's Health History Filter by theme Birth Care Providers Birth Justice Birthing Options Body & Mind Postpartum Breastfeeding / Chestfeeding Diverse Experiences Of Pregnancy & Labor First Year Of Parenting Maternal Morbidity & Mortality Pregnant Bodies Show 51 Results Clear All ResourcesReadMeaningful Ways to Be a Gender Inclusive Birth Care Provider This article outlines the four cornerstones of medical ethics and how birth care providers might practice them when working with non-binary, trans, and queer families. This article outlines the four cornerstones of medical ethics and how birth care providers might practice them when working with non-binary, trans, and queer families. Stories & ConversationsWatchManaging My Pregnancy While Dealing With Endometriosis and Asthma CB shares her experience of pregnancy and birth while managing stage four endometriosis and asthma. CB shares her experience of pregnancy and birth while managing stage four endometriosis and asthma. Stories & ConversationsWatchClaiming Back My Sexuality and Body L discusses how her decision to stop taking hormonal birth control empowered her to make other decisions around her body and sexuality. L discusses how her decision to stop taking hormonal birth control empowered her to make other decisions around her body and sexuality. ResourcesReadFinding a Black Midwife or Doula A database of Black midwives, doulas, and lactation support consultants developed for people seeking Black birth care providers. A database of Black midwives, doulas, and lactation support consultants developed for people seeking Black birth care providers. ResourcesReadRecognizing the Signs of Premature Labor This article explains the signs and symptoms of premature labor and provides recommendations for what to do if you may be experiencing it. This article explains the signs and symptoms of premature labor and provides recommendations for what to do if you may be experiencing it. ResourcesReadTen Tips for Taking Charge of Your Maternity Care A top ten list from Childbirth Connection of things to know or think about as you advance through your pregnancy and birth. A top ten list from Childbirth Connection of things to know or think about as you advance through your pregnancy and birth. ResourcesReadChoosing a Maternity Care Provider This Childbirth Connection resource walks you through questions to consider when deciding on a birthing care provider. This Childbirth Connection resource walks you through questions to consider when deciding on a birthing care provider. ResourcesReadChoosing a Place of Birth This resource helps you decide among your options for giving birth at a hopsital, home, or birth center, depending on your geographical location. This resource helps you decide among your options for giving birth at a hopsital, home, or birth center, depending on your geographical location. Stories & ConversationsWatchCultivating Confidence During Pregnancy MB shares how she prepared herself for pregnancy and birth and how childbirth classes and books shaped her perception of childbirth. MB shares how she prepared herself for pregnancy and birth and how childbirth classes and books shaped her perception of childbirth. Stories & ConversationsWatchDeciding Where to Give Birth MB explains how she decided to give birth in a hospital. MB explains how she decided to give birth in a hospital. Stories & ConversationsWatchOvercoming Challenges During Pregnancy MB discusses the experience of her last pregnancy during the COVID pandemic and why she wanted to avoid having a C-section. MB discusses the experience of her last pregnancy during the COVID pandemic and why she wanted to avoid having a C-section. ResourcesReadThe Rights of Childbearing People Childbirth Connection's statement of rights for childbearing people Childbirth Connection's statement of rights for childbearing people 1 2 3 4 5