Topics we track

For each topic below, the Hub keeps a list of published research and checks educators’ slides against it. Open a topic to see the papers behind it.

Prenatal expectations and health

Pregnant anatomy and the newborn's first features

Gestation and labor length

Phases and stages of labor

Comfort measures for labor

The medical side of labor

The first two hours after birth

Recovery in the first six weeks

Breastfeeding 101

Infant care 101

Informed decision-making and self-entrustment