Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure ...

Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way.

A North Texas dental expert explains the importance of good oral health during pregnancy, and how it can matter during the ...

A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham finds that patients who undergo unscheduled or unplanned cesarean deliveries are at substantially increased risk of experiencing acute psychological ...

There is one upside to women who get pregnant at certain ages, and it could not only add years to their lives but also ...

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

Editor's note: This story has been adjusted to clarify that Mothering Justice was part of a coalition of organizations behind the "MI Momnibus" bills. Tamika Jackson's heart stopped beating while she ...

A pregnant woman or new mother dies every two minutes – and most of these deaths are preventable, according to a new global ...