Experts advise making a plan for labor and delivery, despite Mother Nature making the final call. KAMPUS - stock.adobe.com While Mother Nature is most definitely in charge when it comes to how your ...

Women report experiencing pressure to birth naturally. This is often overlooked, but can be just as harmful as pressure to ...

Use of epidurals also on the rise ...

A Portland-area doctor believes that medical information and advice can help empower mothers and their families to prepare ...

When Ashlee Johnson found out she was pregnant with her first child, she was excited, but, like many other mothers, she had a great deal of apprehension. On top of her dislike of hospitals and fear of ...

maternal or fetal stress infection or inflammation vaginal bleeding that comes from inside your uterus and overdistention of the uterus (Overdistention usually happens to women who’ve had twins or ...

Childbirth in hospitals didn't happen so much a century ago. In fact, Jimmy Carter was the first American president born in a hospital. So it makes sense that the experience is evolving. "Things have ...

Meet Mama Anne, a lifelike childbirth simulator that blinks, breathes and talks, helping midwifery students practice real ...

In this three-part series, we explore the significant impact of childbirth on women throughout history. Topics covered ...

From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.