Childbirth
Woman Gives Birth to Sextuplets Six Years After Having Twins
The 49-year-old had tried to have children for two decades before giving birth to her twins in 2015.
Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID Vaccine, Other Health Questions
Some expectant couples are hesitant about the vaccine, but they may be putting themselves and their babies at risk. Evidence increasingly suggests pregnant women are at greater risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
'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.
'I Nearly Died 12 Days After Giving Birth To Twins'
As I was lying in the ER a few hours after check-in and well after fainting a sense of foreboding washed over me. In that moment, my gut told me that I was going to die and it was time to pray.
Genetics May Mean Some Women Don't Need Pain Relief During Labor
Co-author Ewan St. John Smith of the University of Cambridge told Newsweek that understanding the genes that regulate pain could help with developing new drugs.
Woman With Coronavirus Gives Birth, Thanks Nurses Who Cared For Her
The mother didn't actually get to hold her daughter after she was born because she didn't want to risk possibly exposing the infant to coronavirus.
Pregnant Nurse Dies From Coronavirus While Baby Is Delivered By C-section
While it's unclear whether the newborn also has coronavirus, she is reportedly being cared for while the nurse's surviving widower continues to self-isolate.
Mother Gives Birth at 12:12 a.m. on December 12, During Full Moon
A baby was born at exactly 12:12 am on December 12, during the final full moon of 2019 and the decade.
Brexit Vote Prompts British Lawmaker to Delay C-Section
MP Tulip Siddiq's husband will push her through the House of Commons in a wheelchair on Tuesday.
Mother Delivers Her Own Baby With the Help of YouTube
Tia Freeman's DIY childbirth story has wowed Twitter users.
The Grossest Part of Having a Baby Is Good for Children
Some researchers are looking into how to make sure babies experience the traditional benefits of birth no matter the delivery method.
Stunning Caul Birth Photograph Captured by NY Dad
Traditionally, these rare births are considered good luck.
Newborn Dies After Forceps Crush Skull During Delivery
This is not the first time this incident has happened at the same hospital.
Labor and Childbirth Explained in Fun, Smart Video
Incredibly entertaining and accurate YouTube video explains childbirth using simple household objects.
The Truth About Doulas: They Aren't Just for the Rich
A new web series follows four women attending their clients through a c-section, a miscarriage and a live birth.
Newborn Twins Are Orphaned After Parents Die Week Apart
The children's father was killed three days before they were born.
Pregnant? Avoid Sex and Meat, Says Indian Ministry
The advice is part of booklet called Mother and Child Care, put together by a body promoting yoga and naturopathy.
Birth Rate in France Hits Lowest Level in 40 Years
France has one of the highest birth rates in the EU, but it is declining as women wait to have children.
Turkey's Erdogan Calls Childless Women 'Incomplete'
The Turkish leader said women who work and do not reproduce are "deficient."
Dolphin-Assisted Childbirth Is a Bad Idea
Don't rely on a Cetacean to bring your baby into the world.
Placenta-Eating Mothers Face 'Witch Hunt' as Trend Takes Off
It is estimated that thousands of mothers are opting for the controversial practice.
Barbara Bush on the Impact of Ebola on Women's Health
Barbara Bush and Melinda Gates described the impact of the Ebola outbreak on women's health.