Supporters have compared Florida’s new birth center model to outpatient surgery centers, where patients undergo surgical procedures that don’t require overnight hospital stays. Patients who undergo ...

HB 1328 is a proposed bill in Hawaii that aims to expand access to midwifery care and protect the reproductive rights of pregnant people, particularly when it comes to choosing their birth attendants ...

Women prescribed a GLP-1 receptor agonist up to 2 years before conception were less likely to develop hypertensive disorders ...

The fertility rate has fallen sharply in states with abortion bans and some women cite fear of complications and lack of ...

Understanding the realities of C-section recovery can empower mothers, as they navigate their emotional and physical healing ...

Most ranchers want calves to be small at birth (for easier calving), especially for first-calf heifer—to they won’t have to ...

A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...

Pregnant patients with psoriasis hospitalized for delivery have a higher risk for preeclampsia, cardiac arrhythmias and other cardiovascular complications, according to a study. “Of importance for ...

A new research paper was published in Oncoscience's Volume 12 on January 20, 2025, titled "Maternal, delivery and neonatal outcomes in women with cervical cancer. A study of a population database." ...

Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood has unveiled its new $68 million birthing center with private rooms, modern technology, partner lounges and a staff of specialists for every birth complication ...

Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the ...