Obstetricians may be losing ground to a natural parenting movement that's making women feel guilty about the birthing process, an ob/gyn blogger says. Amy Tuteur, MD, is the author of a new book, Push ...

While childbirth is generally joyful, popularly branded as a positive experience, such is not always the case. Stigma makes it hard for those suffering to get help, especially when everyone expects ...

A movement may be underway that offers a path toward a birthing revolution that works from within the current healthcare system. The profound impact this particular method had on Ron to release fear ...

In April, Integris Bass Baptist Health Center started its TeamBirth initiative. It provides women a better experience while giving birth through a communication and teamwork process that improves ...

Introduction Although evidence on whether particular birthing positions offer advantages over others remains inconclusive, the majority of women give birth in the supine position. Earlier research ...

Brad Edwards shares his journey from losing his twin sons at birth to founding Dads to Doulas— under the organization, Dear Fathers— a free, six-week program that empowers Black fathers with tools to ...

Some women may choose to experience childbirth as a natural event, using no medications at all. Instead, they use techniques like controlled breathing for pain or relaxation. The mother feels like she ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Meet Victoria. She can scream, blink, and deliver a baby just like an actual woman, but she’s a mannequin. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students are using Victoria, ...

Also known as labor balls or birth balls, birthing balls are similar to the balls used in physical therapy clinics. Instead of lying immobile on your back during labor, you can use a birthing ball. It ...