Almost half of women induced during labour say they don’t feel fully involved in the decision, a new national study reveals. And almost a third of those surveyed said they were unaware they even had a ...

May 30 -- THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking and eating during labor can provide women with the energy they need and should not be routinely restricted, says a new clinical bulletin from ...

The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the release of their newest Monograph – Fetal Assessment and Safe Care During Labor. This publication is available to all health ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

A peanut ball is a type of labor ball that may help shorten labor by widening your pelvis. Learn more about this tool and how ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mothers delivering at Mercy Hospital Springfield now have a new option for managing pain during labor: nitrous oxide. Mercy recently began offering the new pain management method in ...

A pain reliever traditionally used for post-operative pain, when diluted and given through an epidural, provides pain relief during labor and delivery without the uncomfortable numbness that makes it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Emily Boazman gave birth to her third child, she thought she was just having a big baby. Then, she started losing "buckets" ...