Shanley, author of Unassisted Childbirth, is not alone, although she is still in a distinct minority, probably because of the significant risks perceived to be associated with this decision.

"I had somehow come to view childbirth, something as old as humankind, as a life-threatening event," she wrote. She wanted to give birth "as free from unnecessary medical intervention as possible ...

Aztec adults also firmly believed in the divine supervision of childbirth, and that from the moment of conception, a fetus’s healthy development depended on the will of the gods. Aztec society ...

It's hard enough to be a parent. Now we're expected to 'optimize' our child's birth. A few weeks ago, after a long day of work and several wrestling matches with my 30-pound toddler, I collapsed ...

President Donald Trump launched his sweeping immigration crackdown on Monday which included an order reinterpreting ...

It is no secret that Black women are at a greater risk of developing a pregnancy related condition such as gestational diabetes while pregnant and even dying before, during, or after labor and ...

You can expect to visit your obstetrician’s office between 10 and 15 times for a normal pregnancy with no complications. You will need various tests, including routine blood work, a glucose test ...