Childbirth is often described as one of humanity’s defining biological challenges, but new research suggests the story is far ...

Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals (BSH) who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to ...

Pune: In a reminder that high-risk pregnancies may not always show warning signs, the routine check-up of a 46-year-old woman ...

Although most births go perfectly fine, there are some complications that can happen. Some of these happen unexpectedly, others are known before birth, for example if your baby is in breech position.

The teenage birth rate in the U.S. fell by 7% in 2025, continuing decades of decline, according to a report published Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics. "A 7% decline is really ...

Introduction Worldwide, maternal mortality is mostly caused by avoidable or treatable health complications, despite the progress made in maternal health. High-quality care focuses on a standardised ...

A pregnant mare goes into labor, but something is wrong fast - the foal is breech and stuck. The team has to move quickly because in equine births, delays can become life-threatening for both mare and ...

Beyond medical emergencies, a new generation is choosing elective C-sections to reclaim control over pain, timing, and their bodies. There was no emergency. No complication. No medical reason at all.

When Janell Green Smith first announced her pregnancy this past summer, her family was ecstatic. After participating in more than 300 births as a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice ...

Midwives in the Upstate are mourning the loss of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a respected midwife, scholar, and advocate for maternal health.According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Dr. Smith ...

The American College of Nurse-Midwives called Dr. Janell Green Smith's death "heartbreaking and unacceptable" Kayla Grant is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her ...