Though it responds to a justified distrust of the medical establishment among women, it also subtly partakes of an insidious mythology. Pregnant women are everywhere, but in a way it’s hard to see ...

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Unlike midwives or obstetricians, ...

A mother who tragically died along with her baby after opting for a home birth against medical advice insisted she wanted a completely natural labour, an inquest heard today. Jennifer Cahill, 34, ...

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...

Zac Affleck paid tribute to wife Jen Affleck after her “intense” experience giving birth without the use of pain medication. Zac, 28, took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 2, and reflected on the birth ...

“Bringing Up Bates” star Erin Bates, 34, was flooded with prayers for recovery after she was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit for septic shock that her husband said happened shortly after an ...

Early in pregnancy, Molly Ercole already had an idea of what she wanted for her childbirth. "I didn't want to see a different doctor at every appointment," says Ercole, a non-profit ...

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 ...