A very small, but passionate, group of parents are advocates for a type of unassisted birth known as "free birth." Here's why ...

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 ...

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 ...

Giving birth at home or in the car when you were planning on making it to the hospital or birth center? Totally not the plan ...

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 - ...

Childbirth can be a special time that you want to remember, and for some, it's important to have photos of the moment your baby enters the world. But for one woman, asking her sister to record labor ...

Our country is experiencing a maternal mortality crisis. Too many women, particularly Black and Hispanic women, are at risk of dying due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. And with women’s ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Labor and delivery services will soon return to south Louisville for the first time in nearly 50 years. City, state, and hospital leaders marked a milestone in project at ...

Childbirth is shifting from clinical, high-stress settings to calm, thoughtfully designed spaces. Warm water births, soft lighting, and serene environments are helping many women feel more relaxed, in ...

Rep. Susan Johnson (D-Windham) speaks at a rally against the then-proposed closure of the labor and delivery unit at Windham Hospital. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror This story is part of CT ...

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