Pregnancy is a difficult time for everyone, and that includes dogs—while they often won't need your help at all when giving birth, you still need to do your research and be prepared. No birth comes ...

As women who have gone through childbirth know, labor contractions and the birth process are typically painful. But women have been giving birth for centuries without pain medication. There are ...

While childbirth is generally joyful, popularly branded as a positive experience, such is not always the case. Stigma makes it hard for those suffering to get help, especially when everyone expects ...

The following is an excerpt from Bailey Gaddis' Book, "Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood." What's it ...

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 ...

A movement may be underway that offers a path toward a birthing revolution that works from within the current healthcare system. The profound impact this particular method had on Ron to release fear ...

A research team has uncovered a molecular mechanism to help explain how psychological and/or physiological stress in pregnant women triggers preterm birth with no known cause. Preterm birth is a ...

Findings conflict with previous national trial results: Women who underwent elective induction were more likely to have a cesarean birth compared with those who underwent expectant management (30% ...

Kourtney Kardashian was ready to poosh. The Kardashians star shared her birthing experience on the June 20 episode, revealing home video footage of her three-day labor process before she and Travis ...

Kourtney Kardashian was ready to poosh. The Kardashians star shared her birthing experience on the June 20 episode, revealing home video footage of her three-day labor process before she and Travis ...