Pregnant mothers are facing a profound and troubling exception to the principle of bodily autonomy unfolding in their ...

When her maid of honor went into labor hours before the ceremony, one bride and her wedding party made an unforgettable hospital stop between “I do” and the reception.

We investigate how fertility relates to work from home (WFH) in the post-pandemic era, drawing on original data from our Global Survey of Working Arrangements and U.S. Survey of Working Arrangements ...

A growing number of families are choosing home births, often seeking a more personal and comfortable environment during labor. But when complications arise, and a hospital transfer becomes necessary, ...

“Just when we thought it was all over, out would pop another one,” the owner said Barry Goodwin/Cover Images A 2-year-old Irish setter named Marigold gave birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies during ...

EAST ALTON, Ill. — She arrived at X House resigned to delivering her baby while incarcerated. Amy Hicks was 7 ½ months pregnant and convicted of an illegal drug offense that would keep her behind bars ...

South Korea’s very low birth rate and ageing population have long served as a cautionary tale for other governments worried that they’ll see similar demographic challenges. But now, for the second ...

Amid a rise in home births, mistrust between midwives and hospitals can put mothers and babies at risk. With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room ...

Florida was ranked the fourth worst state for the overall toll of giving birth, according to an iSelect study. The insurance comparison website evaluated how affordable, supported and safe it is to ...