Though it responds to a justified distrust of the medical establishment among women, it also subtly partakes of an insidious mythology. Pregnant women are everywhere, but in a way it’s hard to see ...

"This belief is very prevalent amongst older people, and it's incredibly insulting and hurtful..." View Entire Post › ...

Pain management during childbirth has evolved dramatically over the centuries, from herbal remedies to modern epidurals. But what if one of the most effective natural pain relievers has been growing ...

The demand for natural childbirth does not seem to be going away. In the United States, there are more than 350 free-standing (meaning that they are not inside hospitals) birthing centers, an 82 ...

Birthing centers, which offer natural, low-intervention births to low-risk moms, are becoming more and more popular. But regardless of demand, they’re struggling to stay open. When Kimberly Kleoppel ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: curioustiger/Getty Images Difficult births are not unique to humans, a new analysis of ...

Last night’s premiere of Lifetime’s One Born Every Minute—filmed at a busy maternity ward in Ohio—focused on mothers’ decisions for pain management. It’s edited in a way that made those who opt to go ...

We are usually suspicious of pain-mongers. Think of the flinching reaction bringing up a "cutter" ensures. Sure, we are in awe of the guy who cut off his own arm to free himself from being trapped ...