Childbirth can be a beautiful and rewarding experience. However, even in the best of situations, it can also be traumatic for both mother and baby. That can be especially true in cases where medical ...

After English obstetricians developed the forceps for extracting babies in difficult births, a century elapsed before it was generally adopted. Now, a new and supposedly less hazardous method has been ...

A small swelling or bump on your newborn’s scalp after a vacuum-assisted delivery can look alarming, but it’s usually harmless and temporary. Known as a chignon, this soft swelling forms where the ...

A Dallas hospital and medical staff are named in a lawsuit by a couple whose baby died of injuries he sustained during the “prolonged” delivery process, according to the filing. Unsplash via Hush ...

An infant "fought a losing battle" in his one day of life before dying of injuries from the doctor's attempted delivery method, according to a Texas lawsuit. The family is suing the doctor, the ...