It's usually more dangerous for women to give birth lying down, so why do they? It's all because of a Frenchman who decided it was more convenient – for men.

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

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has announced new measures to support female postgraduate students and research assistants who give birth, ...

Birth Detroit focuses on empowering Black, brown, and Indigenous families, often who face higher rates of maternal and infant ...

Figures show black and Asian mothers are more likely to die in pregnancy, during child birth or in the immediate postnatal ...

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in a birthright citizenship case that, if decided in the ...

Before Black Maternal Health Week begins Saturday, we're discussing 13 alarming truths no one should ignore, & the policy gaps still failing Black moms.

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In North Carolina, where a clinician practices can make all the difference for someone seeking maternity care — it’s the birth equivalent of “location, location, location.” Dozens of counties have no ...

By Maria Cheng CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut, March 30 (Reuters) - In a snow-covered Canadian hamlet on the tip of the Arctic Ocean, ...

Data reveals that during the immediate postnatal period, Asian women are 1.3 times more likely to die than white women ...

Check out our guide to home birth, including safety, supplies, local options and preparation for expectant parents.