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Choosing Where to Give Birth
Hospital, birth center, or home? Learn what each setting offers so you can choose the right balance of comfort, support, and medical care.
· 5 min read
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Choosing a Maternal Healthcare Provider
OB or midwife? Learn how maternity care providers differ and what to look for so you find care that fits your needs.
· 9 min read
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First Trimester Tests: What to Know
From your first blood work to early genetic screening, here's what each first trimester test checks for, when it happens, and what results can tell you.
· 7 min read
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The Hormones of Pregnancy
From the hormone behind a positive pregnancy test to the one that powers labor, here's what your pregnancy hormones do, how you might feel them, and what happens after birth.
· 6 min read
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Head-to-Toe: Second Trimester Changes
From dizziness to leg cramps, here’s what may change in your body in the second trimester, what can help, and when to call your provider.
· 10 min read
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BIRTHBOT
The first ever SMS-based childbirth educating chatbot powered by AI.
- Daily or weekly messages on pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum
- Feel confident and prepared for childbirth and postpartum
- No download or login required
BirthBot
Text message
- BirthBot:
Hi, it's BirthBot 👋 You're 28 weeks! A good week to start thinking about your birth plan. Want a quick checklist?
- You:
Yes please
- BirthBot:
Start with 3 things: who you want with you, how you feel about pain relief, and what matters most right after birth. Bring your list to your next appointment.
- You:
What should I ask my midwife?