A friend of mine's wife (who is also a friend of mine) is currently in labor. It's their first child and taking a while. Keep them in your prayers, please.

Prayer For One In Childbirth Hail, O Queen of Heaven, Mother of Mercy, Consolation of life, and Joy of them that love you! To you do we cry for this poor sufferer. In your maternal goodness, take pity on her. Abandon her not in her pains, since she places a childlike confidence in you. Through your own blessed delivery and your Divine Son, stand by her and gladden her with a happy delivery, that she may gratefully praise your kindness! In all our troubles and necessities, we fly to you for help, O Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

Thanks for your help. Blessed Virgin Mary, Lady of Good Help, ora pro nobis!