When I see these stories, I see myself — because I did everything right, and I still almost died giving birth. That statistic should stop us cold. Preventable means these outcomes are not inevitable.

At least eight babies have been born to patients who underwent the procedure. This week I want to tell you about an ...

Some think the rise of C-sections means that one day all births will require serious medical intervention. But a surprising new understanding of the pelvis suggests a different story ...

Immigrant families are skipping medical appointments and delaying care as they weigh health risks against fears of detention ...

A new study has found high levels of maternal ill health across the continent. What is behind it, and what can be done to help?

Houlton Regional Hospital closed its labor and delivery unit on May 2, 2025, in Houlton, Maine, citing a decline in births, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Midwife Dr. Janell Green Smith died during childbirth, sparking national debate Data show Black women face triple the ...

After a trend saw women give birth without any qualified medical support, experts have weighed in on the dangers of hopping on the popular method. Known as 'free births', the process describes giving ...

After giving birth to four kittens, a cat mom noticed that one of them looked like she wasn’t going to survive—so she took matters into her own paws and saved her life. A TikTok video shared on Sunday ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We connected with midwives and other birth professionals to help us understand the appeal of free birth—and why its risky. Free ...

TONIGHT AT SIX TWIN SISTERS FROM MILWAUKEE GIVE BIRTH TO BABY BOYS DAYS APART. >> THEY ARE SHARED PREGNANCY JOURNEY SO SIMILAR IT CAME WITH THE SAME SERIOUS DIAGNOSIS. HANNAH HILYARD SHOWS US HOW A ...