Birth
Moms Discover Their Daughters Were Swapped at Birth 38 Years Ago
Two Russian families were shocked to discover that their daughters, born on the same day at the same place 38 years ago, were accidentally swapped at birth.
'I Gave Birth In a Parking Lot—With The Help of Two Strangers'
I could feel that the baby would be arriving any minute so Tony ran to get help, but while he was gone, I felt I simply had push.
Girl, 12, Unexpectedly Gives Birth—'Sexual Assault' Inquiry Launched
The father of the child is believed to be a 17-year-old boy who also lived at the home and was known by social services.
Women Thank Planned Parenthood After Ted Cruz's Birth Control Comments
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Arquette was among those to share their story.
Another Baby Was Born on a Flight—This Time Mid-Air to Bangalore
Although the baby boy was born prematurely, he and his mother are said to be doing just fine.
The Most Popular Baby Names for Girls in England and Wales for 2019
Olivia is the most popular girls name in 2019, followed by Amelia and Isla, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics.
The Most Popular Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales for 2019
Alfred is rapidly moving its way up the list while Alex and Dexter are less popular than they once were.
Baby Born in the Middle of a Flight Gets A Totally Fitting Name
The baby arrived a month earlier than expected.
More Than 100 Babies Born to COVID-19 Mothers at Mumbai Hospital
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital said only three of the babies born at the hospital tested positive for COVID-19, but two women have died while in hospital.
Immigration Helps U.S. Retain Population Size Amid Declining Fertility Rate
Data reveals that there were 3,791,712 births in the U.S. in 2018. This statistic represents a record low for the country.
Hundreds of Young People Pledge Not to Have Children for the Environment
At the time of writing, close to 1,000 people have pledged to not having children until their government can ensure a safe future for them. The movement was launched Monday.
Denver Teacher Gives Birth on Sidewalk Outside School
Lindsay Agbalokwu thought she was just having false labor but, "in the classroom, the pain went from zero to 100."
73-year-old Indian Gives Birth to Two Twin Girls
"It's a medical miracle—an achievement of modern medicine," Dr. Umashankar Sanakkayala said.
'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Gives Birth in Bedroom Closet
"My water broke and 75 minutes later I gave birth to our healthy baby boy while clutching a bench in our closet," said the reality TV contestant.
7-Eleven Gives $7,111 To 7 Lb, 11 Oz Baby Born At 7:11 On July 11
J'Aime Brown's mother says she kept seeing the numbers seven and 11 throughout her pregnancy but didn't think anything of it.
Bronx Woman Who Was Shackled During Labor Was 'Terrified' for Her Baby
The city of New York has agreed to pay her a $610,000 settlement.
Russian Authorities Are Hiding 'Catastrophic' Population Stats: Official
The country's deputy prime minister called out unorthodox regional statistics at a meeting with medical officials.
What Is Queen Elizabeth's Net Worth?
Even with all her royal estates, fancy jewels, fine art and luxury goods, the queen isn't the richest person in the United Kingdom, by far—but she is still pretty loaded.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Gave Son One of the Most Popular Baby Names
The royal couple announced the child's name, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the 11th most popular baby name in the U.K. in 2019, in an Instagram post.
Healthcare Facility to Close After Woman in Coma Raped
Hacienda HealthCare announced that it would shut down its operations in the wake of the scandal.
7-Day Birth Control Break was Introduced to Please Pope
The seven-day break could put women at greater risk of falling pregnant, according to experts.
Not Bathing Newborns Linked to Better Breastfeeding
Researchers believe the smell of the breast is similar to amniotic fluid that protects a baby in the womb.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birth Control Rules
A federal judge in California on Sunday blocked new Trump administration rules that would have allowed more employers to opt out of providing women with free birth control.
NYC Introduces Gender-Neutral Birth Certificates
Similar measures have been rolled out in California, Oregon and Washington state.
Rare Astronomical Events Led the Wise Men to Jesus
It is thought the wise men were, in fact, very wise and mathematically adept astrologers.
Male Birth Control Gel to Get Clinical Trial
The gel is rubbed onto a man's back or shoulders and, in theory, should drop sperm count to prevent pregnancy.
Two Texas Women Carry One Baby in World First Procedure
"Nobody really knew it was possible—but it worked magnificently," the couple's fertility doctor said.
HHS Moves to Eliminate Transgender Definition: Report
Many said the move was intended to erase the recognition of transgender Americans.
ICE Detains Husband Driving Pregnant Wife to Hospital
ICE will no longer exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement.
Can Induced Birth Reduce Caesarean Section Numbers?
The placenta tends not to function as well later in pregnancy, possibly explaining why mothers and babies who deliver earlier may see better outcomes.