Neonatal intensive care units are admitting more babies of all sizes, meaning that NICUs are increasingly caring for normal birth weight and term infants, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. The ...

A midwife explains why these fears are so common, what can actually help, and when to reach out for extra support.

Health professionals now know a great deal more about the normal birth process than they did a generation ago. Women have far more options now about where to have their babies, who should provide ...

What is the condition of the uterus like after giving birth? During pregnancy, the uterus undergoes numerous changes. Its crucial role as a home for the fetus means it needs time to recover.

A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service—compared to mainstream maternity services—has revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal vaginal ...

Much of the research that has been conducted over the past three decades on birth settings in the United States has focused on health outcomes, including both maternal and neonatal health outcomes.