Nationwide, the number of freestanding birth centers doubled between 2012 and 2022, but more recently the pressures have ...

Instantly, the second-guessing began. Yes, I had given birth three times, but I had no medical experience. What if I got squeamish and was more of a bother than a help? Could I be a reassuring ...

Birth asphyxia is a severe yet preventable condition which requires timely prenatal care and skilled delivery practices. Understanding how good prenatal care and skilled delivery are crucial to ...

A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

CHASKA, Minn. — As if giving birth wasn't stressful enough. "It's the mom and the baby that run the show," Emily Birdsall, a mom of four, asserted to WCCO Investigates. "You want to have a birth when ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time in nearly 50 years, mothers in south Louisville soon will be able to receive maternity services without having to travel outside their community. UofL Health - ...

Welcoming a new baby into the family comes with a lot of excitement and preparation. Attending a birthing class in the weeks leading up to labor and delivery offers several benefits to new parents to ...