Think you might want to avoid drugs and medical interventions during your birth? Here's what you need to know to make your decision.

While prenatal care often takes center stage, understanding what to expect during labor, delivery and the early days of ...

Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally, not just in low- and middle-income countries, but in wealthy nations too. Researchers have described the situation as a "global failure" and a "major ...

Labour rarely unfolds according to plan. Sometimes contractions progress too quickly, traffic delays create obstacles, or the nearest maternity facility is too far to reach in time. If labour advances ...