Water immersion during labor and birth significantly reduced use of medications, maternal pain, and postpartum hemorrhage, compared with standard care with no water immersion, based on data from 36 ...

In HuffPost Birth Diaries we hear the extraordinary stories of the everyday miracle of birth. This week, Natalie Courtois, 36, shares her story. If you’d like to share yours, email ...

‘The reality of childbirth and how it is portrayed are so wildly different that I can’t help but feel frustrated on behalf of my patients.’Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images/Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald A ...

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for a woman. However, it often comes with feelings of anxiety, stress, and ...

A mom's candid 2-hour, post-birth reflections have captured the attention of TikTok users and racked up 1.2 million views. On March 2, Sammy Estrella, 34, welcomed her daughter Sky into the world in ...

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended new pain management strategies for the placement of intrauterine devices, following years of complaints from women who rely on them for ...

While in labor with her second child, in November 2016, Erin Martucci’s doctor suggested an unorthodox option to quell her anxiety about giving birth without the pain relief of an epidural: a ...