While childbirth is generally joyful, popularly branded as a positive experience, such is not always the case. Stigma makes it hard for those suffering to get help, especially when everyone expects ...

Until the 1700s, home birth was the only option for those giving birth. Friends and family members would help with the birth, along with a midwife. In the late 1700s, doctors began to help with the ...

The Bradley Method of childbirth preparation is one of many programs that teach parents how to have a medication-free childbirth experience. According to the Bradley Method's official website, 86% of ...

A movement may be underway that offers a path toward a birthing revolution that works from within the current healthcare system. The profound impact this particular method had on Ron to release fear ...

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...

During a vaginal birth, the shape of a baby's head changes during delivery. It's why so many babies come out with elongated and misshapen heads. Doctors refer to this process as fetal head molding, ...

This week marks the 31st anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child. As we reflect on the value and place of children, this gives us a chance to look at how birth registration and birth ...