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 ...

New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop ...

As women who have gone through childbirth know, labor contractions and the birth process are typically painful. But women have been giving birth for centuries without pain medication. There are ...

While prenatal care often takes center stage, understanding what to expect during labor, delivery and the early days of recovery is just as important.

In "Born," Lucy Inglis reexamines history through the lens of gender roles, medical authority, and bodily autonomy.

Sarah Dunant gave birth to her two children in 1987 and 1990, and her experience informed her portrayal of childbirth in her ...

Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A South Carolina mother did not have Labor Day off as she was in labor for nearly five hours with her first baby. Samantha Jakell welcomed her baby boy at 2:53 a.m. ...

A mother who died after giving birth to her daughter at home should have been informed of the risks, her grieving husband ...

There's no denying childbirth can be painful. If you're wondering what it might feel like, we rounded up some experiences that might seem comparable to some people. Medically reviewed by Sara Twogood, ...