Rima Chaddha Under normal conditions, a mother is pregnant for about 38 weeks before entering labor, the process of delivering her baby. As labor begins, the mother's body produces large ...

Combining safety with the comfort of home or a birthing center allows for the natural process of birth to unfold in an unhurried manner. Birthing rooms at birthing centers resemble homes with a ...

Locally, some hospitals have sessions where expecting couples are taken through the process of childbirth and what to expect in the labour ward or delivery room. James Muriuki, a father of two ...

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 ...

Now there’s new research that suggests pregnancy may, in fact, accelerate the aging process. Two new studies of genetic ...

Both approaches are alleged to diminish pain by familiarizing the pregnant woman with the process of childbirth and by creating an atmosphere of confidence. Fernand Lamaze introduced his method in ...

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