Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

Jen Hamilton hopes that the information "goes far and wide," despite warning that some hospitals might not want her to share it ...

“If nurses are taking care of too many patients at once, important warning signs can be missed, like changes in blood pressure, changes in the baby’s heart rate and heavy bleeding.” ...

Of all the decisions you'll make while pregnant, deciding where to give birth might be the most impactful. Hospitals, birthing centers, and home births all come with benefits and drawbacks; it just ...

Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the ...

The loss of hospital-based obstetric services can harm maternal and infant health More and more, people giving birth can’t count on their closest hospital having the specialized health care they need.

Former professional soccer player Hailey Hinkley gave birth to her second child in a hospital in Japan after moving there for her husband's job Hailey recalls the nurses being so warm, even going so ...