A couple seek advice from friends on the upcoming birth of their baby, including infant CPR and epidurals.
An interracial couple who grew up in single-parent homes plans to instill a sense of confidence in their children.
Nicole and Tranell named their firstborn Zanzele, and now await the birth of their second child.
Strict Jews Natalie and Aaron follow the Bradley method of natural childbirth for their third child.
Nicole and her husband, Jeremy, train with a hypnotist to help Nicole overcome her fear of needles.
Robin, who became pregnant unexpectedly, and Steve convert Robin's home office into a nursery.
After 13 years of marriage and a daughter, Norman and Jane prepare for another pregnancy.
Eric and Sarah embrace first-time parenthood.
A couple prepare their toddler for the arrival of a new baby
After one miscarriage, a couple prepare for the birth of their son.
Manny and Damaris had a long and difficult journey in achieving pregnancy.
Newlyweds are told they have a two-year window of opportunity to conceive, due to medical problems.
Karen and Steve hope to deliver their second child at home.
Shara and Jonathan, expecting a baby girl, accept help from their mothers.
Expecting their third child, Barbara manages Rob's career while at home with their two children.
Sophia and David plan for the home birth of their second baby.
Sarah and Russell expect their first baby, who will be the first grandchild for both sides of the family.
A couple whose first pregnancy ended in miscarriage is expecting another baby.
A couple, who lost their first baby eight days after birth, prepares for their third child.
Michelle and Nick, married for seven years, plan to expose their children to both Christian and Muslim religions.
Mike and Sepherteen Dunn plan to raise their first child in a bilingual household.
Jo Anna and Bob expect their first child together.
Professional pianists study natural childbirth and meditational breathing for the birth of their second child.
A couple -- one an atheist, the other a strict Greek Orthodox -- await their second child.
Couple prepare for the birth of their first child.
A couple finally conceives after several years of trying.
After years of infertility and complications from endometriosis, Nancy and Kevin prepare for their second child.
A couple living on a military base prepare for the birth of their baby.
A problem in day care leads a couple to rely on a single income.
A couple prepare for their fourth child with a photographer who captures the pregnancy on film.
A couple hire a body-cast sculptor to commemorate the birth of their first child.
Disc jockeys prepare for the birth of their first child.
A surprise pregnancy thrills a couple, who attend Lamaze class and a baby shower before the birth.
A family of five prepares for a baby sister.
A disc jockey and his wife have a coed baby shower before the birth of their daughter.
Dayna and Stephen, married just over a year, embrace their surprise pregnancy.
Two teachers prepare for their first baby, and after an induced labor, a boy is delivered.
A long labor leads to the birth of a baby girl on St. Patricks Day
JAmes and Irene prepare for their third child
Alaine and Alec plan to involve their daughter sin all aspects of the birth of their fourth child
A couple prepare their two sons for the birth of their brother
Mark and Carla prepare their 2-year old daughter to a baby sister
When Mark and Randi met, Mark hadn't planned on having children. but now they await their second child
Jill's dream of motherhood has come true with the adoption of a daughter and the birth of a son
Cindy and Tony combine Japanese and American cultures in raising their 5-year old and plan to do the same with their new baby
Couple prepare their pit bull for the arrival of their baby daughter
Rob and Alisson meet with a nutritionist for advice on all-natural baby food
Meet Othar and Miah, whose life together has been tinged by tragedy. However, the couple found hope when Miah fell pregnant
Victor and Allison prepare for their new baby with the help of a specially trained dog
Lisa and Garrett, who feared that medical problems would make conception difficult share their good news with family
A couple await the birth of their first child, even though most of their friends aren't even married yet.
Couple are surprised with an unexpected pregnancy after dating for two years
A couple, who when they first met had the same last name, await their second child's birth
A Mormon family prepares for the birth of their third child with a "Family Home Evening"
A woman converts to her husbands faith so their family can be raised with a strong religious foundation
Julie and Ran plan to combine their cultures of Israel and the United States for their baby
After two miscarriages, a couple prepare for the birth of their son.
Amid health problems, Tammy and Rodney prepare for the birth of their second child
a labor and delivery nurse practices relaxation and massage when she gives birth to her son
A trip to Los Angeles Zoo shows how animals care for their young. A woman prepares for the birth of her second child.
A couple welcomes a baby boy with a huge baby shower
Joe coaches his wife, Lisa, through a daylong induced labor, which results in the birth of a baby girl.
A surprise pregnancy for Julianne and Mike includes a baby-care class and prenatal yoga.
Parents of a toddler prepare for the birth of their second child
Keri and Elliot attend an infant massage course to prepare for labor, which Keri chooses to do in a birthing tub
Parents have to make an important decision during labor
Jackie and Alex visit a therapist who will offer advice on how to integrate the couple's fourth baby into the family.
A couple with five daughters prepares for the birth of their sixth child - a son.
Schoolteachers Daniela and Reynaldo prepare for their first child.
A couple, whose first two sons suffered from complications at birth, prepare for the healthy birth of a third.
A state trooper and his wife await the birth of the first child.
Julie and Rob Evarts welcome their fourth baby.
Unable to have their own child, a couple form a close bond with the birth mother of the child they plan to adopt.
Uncertain about their parenting abilities, Melissa and Dusty prepare for their first child.
A woman whose first child was born prematurely is expecting her second.
Denise and Eddie had difficulty concieving.
A couple prepare for their second baby with massage during pregnancy
Father participates in the birthing process.
Lisa was happy mothering Kurt's 6-year when she discovered she was pregnant with their first child together.
Actors who teach theater are expecting their first child.
Since meeting in an airport, a couple are inseparable and have a baby girl on the way.
Living in a tiny one bedroom apartment in New York City, Richie and Naila are ready to meet their new son.
Baby number four.
A woman who once ignored her biological clock loves being a parent.
A home delivery is planned.
A family with five children expects the sixth.
The expectant parents' opposing personalities cause tension between them.
A woman with lupus finds out she is pregnant with her second child.
A couple who turned to in-vitro fertilization now expect their second child.
A mother channels her pain in a quiet way for her second delivery.
A happy-go-lucky couple expect their first baby.
A couple expects their fifth baby.
A couple with twin boys expects a third son.
A couple expect their first child.
A couple expect their first child together.
Although pregnant, a woman continues attending law school, working and taking care of her 2-year-old child.
First-time parents have family by their side.
A woman is determined to deliver her baby naturally.
An expectant mom worries that her husband will pass out.
A couple's first child is a week past due-date
A woman who has had three miscarriages expects her second child.
A couple opts for a Caesarean section for the birth of a second child.
A couple draw on their faith to get through complications.
An expectant mother hopes to have a natural birth.
After surgery and in-vitro fertilization, the Drakes await their baby.
Judy is pregnant with her second child after having two miscarriages.
A couple with three boys thinks a fourth child will complete their family.
The big day comes.
Expectant parents are nervous about the birth of their second child.
The mother enlists the help of a midwife.
Childbirth is quick for Jessica.
Leslie's induction goes slowly, which is a concern and a surprise.
Nine years after the birth of her son, Nicole is unready to relive the pain of childbirth.
Expectant parents feared they might never have children.
A woman plans to have a drug-free delivery, but the baby's heartbeat plummets.
A Caesarean section turns out to be a complex process
A couple needs to get to the hospital quickly
A woman who had a near-death experience with the birth of her first child fears a second delivery.
A couple and their adopted twins learn that they are going to have a baby.
After an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery prove to be difficult.
The Johnsons embark upon labor and delivery one more time.
Chiropractors expect to deliver their second baby at home.
A mother-to-be considers pain relief.
A first-time mother enjoys a day at the lake, and her husband has to work late.
Heather is pregnant after suffering three miscarriages within a year.
A woman has a long, difficult labor.
A father-to-be is extremely nervous during the delivery of his first child.
A family of three expects a second baby.
Family helps Dana calm her fears after heart-rate scares during delivery.
A first-time mother plans on having a drug-free birth.
First-time parents are nervous about the delivery of a 10-pound baby.
Valerie's son has given her bronchitis, possibly even pneumonia, and she is 33 weeks pregnant; she's quickly admitted to the hospital four weeks before her twins are due.
A woman has to have labor induced five days after her due date.
An already-anxious mother gets crushing news.
A couple who fell in love while volunteering in Thailand are eager to meet their first child.
Following the death of her husband, an expectant mother faces being a single parent.
A pregnant woman's first delivery was fast, and she wonders if the second will be similar.
A mom-to-be struggles to make it full term.
Parents await the birth of their baby after having endured a stillbirth and a miscarriage during earlier pregnancies.
The expectation of a third Caesarean section have a couple on edge.
A woman pregnant with twins faces a third Caesarean section.
A mother-to-be worries about the pain of childbirth.
A woman and her husband decide to give pregnancy another try and hope that she will be able to carry the baby to term.
After two years of trying to get pregnant, a family of three looks forward to becoming a family of four as the expectant mother heads for a Caesarean section
A woman delivers her second baby four weeks before her due date.
A woman and her partner beat the odds.
A scheduled induction has unexpected results.
An unexpected pregnancy surprises a couple.
A woman has a difficult delivery after a quick labor.
A woman, pregnant with twins, is on bed rest.
A woman has gestational diabetes and a history of high-risk deliveries.
An expectant mother fears a Caesarean section.
Jokesters have their first baby together.
A midwife discovers a baby's head may be too big to fit through the birth canal.
A woman has an emotional and challenging second pregnancy.
A woman in labor is held up in the triage area, as her doctor is not yet ready to admit her.
A couple think they will never be able to have children.
A surprise pregnancy leaves a couple handling two children close in age.
Memories of a previous, emergency Caesarean section come flooding back to a mother-to-be
A couple is expecting a third daughter.
A couple expects their second baby.
A woman experiences the trials and tribulations of pregnancy with triplets.
A couple are shocked to discover they are expecting triplets.
A couple anxiously awaits the arrival of their twins
A couple anxiously awaits the arrival of twins.
A family of four anxiously await the arrival of twin boys.
Having children was always important to Francesse and Chris, and with a baby girl on the way, they can't contain their excitement! But, when a scheduled c-section takes a surprising turn, Francesse worries about the painful labor ahead.
Sam and Eden weren't sure if they wanted children, but after the birth of their first son, Joey, they couldn't stop with just one. Now, bouncing baby boy number two is due and on the big day Eden experiences big nerves in the operating room.
After finding out their unborn child could be inflicted with a neuromuscular disease, Heather and Michael fear the worst and hope for the best. Although the test results prove negative, will this baby boy's birth put the couple's fears to rest?
Christina and Chris have their hands full with 2-year old son, so they are looking forward to adding a baby girl to the mix. Christina is sick of being pregnant, and happy to finally go into labor, but she finds herself unable to get her planned epidural
Brandy and Mark Wayne are two handsome Texans who are loving life and thrilled to welcome their second daughter to the world. When Brandy prematurely dilates at 36 weeks, she goes into every doctor's appointment hoping that today will be the day.
As Carrie reaches her 38th Week, her delivery seems imminent. But when labor goes from zero to sixty in the blink of an eye. Will Carrie and her husband, Rich, be ready for delivery in the fast lane?
Preparing to become first time parents brings laughter, excitement and lots of anxiety. When Amanda's labor begins, Adam starts to sweat. Will he be able to pull it together in time for his daughter's arrival?
First time parents, Katherine and Greg, are over the moon to be expecting a baby boy. After receiving news that the baby could possibly be born with Downs Syndrome, the couple works hard to remain positive with a loving family and lots of prayers.
With a precocious 4-year old, and a gregarious 2-year old, father Dante is ready for a boy! When the timing of this baby's arrival is not optimal and labor finally kicks in, Marci's finds her alone. How will Marci fare without her husband by her side?
With two boys at home, the Simitz family is thrilled to be expecting their first girl! Tina and Mike assume it will be a stress-free process but when contractions begin three days before the scheduled induction, will their nerves spiral out of control?
With 4 rowdy kids, Hazel and Keith certainly have their hands full! After the devastating loss of her first husband 3 years ago, Hazel moved back home with her mom to heal. Now, with Keith by her side, this family anxiously awaits their new arrival.
Moving to the suburbs a week before their due date leaves the Hanson's little time to prepare for their new arrival. And having a skeptical 2-year old daughter at home isn't helping. When the induction date arrives, the waiting begins.
This pregnancy hasn't been easy for Diane. And having a clingy 18-month old daughter to care for doesn't help matters. When Diane's water breaks at 32 weeks, the race is on. And one question remains, will this little guy make it out ok?
A sweet Texas couple, Amber and Fred are eager to welcome their daughter to the world!! When they check into the hospital for a routine induction, will this couple go through labor all laughs and smiles or will the wait cause Fred to break down?
Laketchia's first two births happened so quickly that her husband, Stephen, missed the whole event while parking the car. Now pregnant for the third and final time, Laketchia wants this delivery to move fast, but slow enough to ensure Stephen is present.
These first time parents waited years for their bundle of joy. After 17 different fertility treatments, Michele and Anthony are finally at the end of their journey. When a textbook delivery goes awry, will their nerves get the best of them?
Kelly's pregnancy includes ultimate cravings, hip pain and bewilderment about whether this baby will be male or female. After unsuccessfully trying to will herself into labor, Kelly's doctor suggestions a planned induction.
As if 9 months of pregnancy isn't difficult enough, this mom can't even be sure if she's having a boy or a girl! After complications resulting in strict bed rest for Capricia, the support of an adoring family is thing this mom can definitely count on.
For Nicholette, childbirth is a mysterious and frightening event, so she hopes her husband and doula can guide her toward a drama-free delivery. But, when the baby's heart rate drops dramatically, her confidence is shaken.
To ensure the health of mother and child, the Barree's have agreed to an induction that will get the labor process under way. Ready to meet their baby boy, and after a hospital all-nighter, their big moment comes faster than they could have anticipated.
As if being parents to two sets of twins isn't hard enough, Kathy and Nick are now expecting a third set. Luckily they will finally be adding a girl to this all boy household. As the delivery approaches, reality sets in. How will they balance six kids?
Kevin and Lida prepare for life as they know it to change forever with twin girls are on the way! Enduring a tough pregnancy, Lida can not wait to get these kids out of her. But when the day finally arrives, will Lida's sassy spirit survive?
Trish and Andrew met, got married, and became the perfect pair. Trying to grow their family and facing a frustrating diagnosis of "unexplained infertility," Trish got pregant through invitro. Expecting triplets watch this cheerful couple prepare.
After having a sick infant, Sharon and Kirk waited eight years to add to their family. To their amazement it was double the surprise! But When a routine check-up, turns into a trip to the hospital, questions remain
After a battle with breast cancer crushed all hopes of having children, Christine's sister gave them the ultimate gift and offered to be their surrogate. Now, Christine and Anthony are twice as excited about becoming parents to twins!
Gema and Eddy Camara feel blessed to be having their 2nd child. After undergoing a liver transplant at 8-years old, Gema is anxious about the complications it can cause. The high-risk pregnancy make Gema and Eddy wonder about the health of their baby boy.
April and Meggan are so excited to become first-time mommies! It was important to Meggan and April that their baby have a father figure, so they decided to use a known donor. Jason and his partner join Meggan and April's journey toward parenthood
Shana is outnumbered in the Naveran household. But this time around, she is getting her wish! And with help from grandma, they are going to make this house sparkle and shine before her baby girl arrives. The plan is to have a drug free water birth
After a 2-year battle with infertility, Christina and Ron got their wish and are expecting twin girls! After being on bedrest for 10 weeks, c-section day arrives and Christina experiences a new set of anxieties involved with receiving the spinal.
There's a story of a lovely lady, who was bringing up two children on her own. There's also a story, of a man named Stephen. Who was bringing up two boys of his own. Combine them together and you have a party of six, soon to be a party of seven
Dawn and Mike already have a juggling act at home with a precious daughter, an adorable son and two giant Great Danes! Dawn is emphatic that she have a peaceful, drug-free birth. But when labor yields unexpected complications, will her birth plan hold up
With an adorable 4-year old and another daughter on the way, Semone and Robert are eager to start this next chapter. When c-section time arrives, Robert's nerves get the best of him. But, how will he hold up when it is time go to into the operating room.
Actors, Alana and Billy, who are ready to welcome their second son, are preparing for a drug-free delivery. But, when the contractions get so intense, Alana is ready to call it quits. After more than 24-hours of labor will she surrender to the pain?
Jon's biggest pregnancy complaint is that Sirena's mood swings have caused her to be snappy! When the big day arrives, Sirena's heart starts racing. Is meditation enough to bring her blood pressure down? Will Jon be able to comfort his wife's nerves?
When Isabel doesn't hit her due date, every day that passes crushes hopes that today will be the day! And when contractions finally kick in, Isabel labors for days with constant disappointment. But will it derail their plans for a drug-free water birth?
18-month old Vance sure keeps his mom and dad on their toes! With the addition of another little boy just a few weeks away, life is about to get a little more crazy when Holly's scheduled c-section elicits some unwanted fears
Amanda and Will have an eye for adventure, so it's no surprise they want to deliver drug-free. Despite her family's reluctance to the idea, Amanda is resolved to prove them wrong. But when the pain becomes too much, will she be able to hang on?
Ashton and Breonna are excited to be expecting their first baby. When the big day arrives, goofy Ashton gets on Breonna's last nerve and a lengthy induction has the entire family exhausted. Will light-hearted joking get Breonna through the pain?
The thought of being first-time parents has high school sweethearts Katy and Jimmy Wells jumping for joy! But when the scheduled induction takes an unexpected turn, will the unknown be too much to handle?
Elisabeth insists on experiencing her labor naturally. Andy is in charge of making sure she sticks to her plan of a drug-free delivery. But when the pain shakes her confidence, will Andy's support be enough to keep her calm?
With an active 15-month old and a baby girl on the way, Jenna and Dave worry about what's in store and how Ryan will react to his new sibling. One week before their scheduled c-section, this couple receives the unexpected news that Jenna must deliver.
Like any first time parents, Amy and Steven question the unknown and hope for an easy delivery. When her water breaks at 39 weeks, reality sets in. At first, Amy's delivery seems like a walk in the park, until a surprising twist changes everything.
Olivia and Nick have two girls and are excited to be welcoming a son. When her contractions kick in after weeks of bedrest, this couple is nothing but smiles. Olivia laughs her way through labor. Will she be the envy of laboring moms everywhere?
If Tami and Jason thought getting pregnant with their first son was a task, baby number two was 10 times harder! With the help of fertility treatments, it's been a long journey. How will this couple handle their return to the operating room?
Monica is having an exhausting pregnancy with two young girls, a dog, gestational diabetes, and a husband in his residency. Delivery day brings on a slew of emotions for the couple as Monica misses her girls. Will Monica's nerves hold out?
Desperate to deliver in the comfort of her own home, Eve must labor through the most powerful contractions. Will this determined mom have the homebirth she is hoping for? Or will the pain be too much to handle?
Finding out they were expecting their fourth child was shocking to the Malak Family. The plan is to have this baby at home. But after 10 hours of labor and no relief in sight, will Maria find the strength to push through?
Glorvina and her husband, Jason, were ready to try something different. They did some research and found a midwife they trust, and are ready to have a water birth at home. When delivery day finally ensues, Glorvina realizes fast that she's not in control
When Jen gave birth to her firstborn, an unforeseen problem led to an induction. Afterward, Jen and her husband, Jim, felt it would more ideal to use midwife. As the couple now prepares for the arrival of their second baby, there's no place like home!
Kristi and Wes have always been a couple on the go! As adventure-seekers at heart and with their first baby on the way, a new journey begins! But when Kristi's water breaks and contractions become unpredictable, this homebirth becomes a waiting game.
Lisa and Marvin hope their dreams of delivering naturally, with no drugs, will come true. But when the reality of Lisa's labor wears her out, and she ends up pushing for two-hours, it becomes a true test of endurance. How long can she hold out?
For Ali, this pregnancy is a return to form as she is already the parent of two children from her first marriage, but Donnie, a life long bachelor until marrying Ali, is in serious uncharted waters when it comes to pregnancy and parenting.