Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the ...

Some women experience less pain during childbirth due to a genetic variant, KV6.4, which acts like a natural epidural, ...

A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...

Brittany Sharpe McCollum, founder of Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services, shares her tips for an empowering labor and ...

There are a lot of reasons this pain-management procedure is used by two-thirds of laboring moms. Here’s how an epidural works and how to decide if it’s right for you.

Directed by Tyler Spindel, ‘Kinda Pregnant‘ follows the hilariously chaotic journey of Lainy Newton (Amy Schumer), who, after feeling envious of her best friend’s pregnancy perks, decides to wear a ...

Dystocia may occur with maternal or fetal causes. Maternal causes include primary uterine inertia, birth canal obstruction, ...

Working out during pregnancy is good for you and your baby. Here are the best exercises to do during each trimester.

One of the obstacles to choosing childbirth without pain is the cost. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the national average cost of childbirth in the first half of fiscal ...

A vaginal birth after cesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a cesarean has a vaginal birth down the track.