LEVITTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Having a baby is a major milestone for many women. But managing the labor pain can be a big hurdle in itself. "Since it was my first baby, I really didn't know what ...

Maternal and reproductive health experts have said that allowing husbands and partners to be present during childbirth plays a vital role in improving maternal health outcomes and strengthening family ...

Childbirth can be extremely painful, whether you have a C-section or a vaginal birth. There are ways to manage this pain, such as epidurals and breathing exercises, but each person's experience will ...

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, ...

During pregnancy, you’ll face many decisions, one of them being whether to use pain medication in childbirth. While it’s not right for everyone, choosing to go without medication during labor can have ...

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If you're nervous about childbirth, you're not alone. These tips can help you feel calmer about going into labor.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mercy Springfield is the first in the city to offer a familiar pain and anxiety treatment for labor and delivery. Most of us are familiar with nitrous oxide, commonly known as ...

While in labor with her second child, in November 2016, Erin Martucci’s doctor suggested an unorthodox option to quell her anxiety about giving birth without the pain relief of an epidural: a ...

Bengaluru: To address the rising rates of C-sections in Karnataka, which account for nearly 47% of institutional births, the health department plans t.