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

Black women in California face higher risks of pregnancy-related complications. Advocates push for midwifery care and ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most serious risks after giving birth. WakeMed Health OBGYN Dr. Jenna Beckham explained that the condition occurs when bleeding after birth exceeds what’s ...

They're called low-intervention birthing rooms, and Willowbrook Methodist opened them a few years ago as a test—a way to ...

Mercedes Wells was "wrongfully discharged" from Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital and was mistreated due to her race, his family alleged Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for ...

2 men accused of putting skimmer on local convenience store card reader Two men are accused of putting a credit card skimmer on a machine at a North College Hill convenience store. Enjoy nature and ...

When I first heard about water births, I felt both curious and nervous. The idea of bringing a new life into a warm, soothing ...

Augustana College’s Center for Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is partnering with local nonprofits and a Quad Cities clinic to collect data on prenatal care.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Community Hospital has introduced a new birthing simulator aimed at improving the safety of childbirth for both mothers and babies. The high-fidelity mannequin provides ...

Bdote: A Birthing Island explores the Dakota connection to Bdote through history and resilience. Bdote: A Birthing Island offers a walking tour revealing the deep connection Dakota people have to ...

Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s. The new law removes the certificate of need ...