Overall Preterm Birth Rates in the United States Increased Last Year — And They Rose for Women of Color
Race and economic status continue to impact birth outcomes for moms and babies
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Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
Fast Facts: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management After Common Surgeries for Women
Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options
I Recovered From Surgery on My Own Terms
I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around
Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek out Black Obstetricians
In addition to shared culture and values, a Black physician can offer Black patients a sense of safety, validation and trust
Working as a Rainbow Doula Lets Me Be Myself
I love creating a safe space in the birthing room, empowering my LGBTQ+ clients and advocating for them during the birth process.
Pregnancy During a Pandemic: the Stress of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and New Mothers Is Showing
The pandemic has dramatically changed the pregnancy experience and the U.S. may have 500,000 fewer births as a result.
Black Women Turn to Midwives to Avoid COVID and ‘Feel Cared For’
Fear of the pandemic and historically poor outcomes for Black women giving birth in hospitals is fuelling a demand for home births.
New Moms & Babies Are Leaving Maternity Wards Earlier Than Usual Due to Coronavirus
Here's what you need to know about the COVID-19 pandemic causing moms and newborns to leave the maternity ward earlier than usual.
A Midwife's Take on How Birth Is 'Managed' in the US
Each labor and delivery is different, so there's no one "right" way to do it. But this midwife thinks it may be time to take a new look at birth practices and interventions in the U.S.
The Surprising Mental-Health Consequences of General Anesthesia During Birth
A new study finds a strong link between general anesthesia and postpartum depression.
Opioids: An Evolving Health Crisis for Women
Opioids such as heroin and fentanyl, continue to harm women and families. Women are at greater risk for OUD because of biologic differences, and women also have higher rates of chronic pain.
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Considering a Home Birth? Here's What You Need to Know
A home birth can be a safe and natural way to give birth, but you need to discuss it with your partner, make sure you're a good candidate and be prepared.
Is There a Safer Choice Than Opioids After a C-Section?
Expectant moms often try to plan as many aspects of their upcoming delivery as they can. But one thing they might not consider is what type of pain relief they will choose if they need to have a C-section.
Most First-Time Moms Say Labor Pains Were Manageable
Many first-time mothers have mistaken ideas about managing the pain of childbirth, a new survey reveals.
Serena Williams Shares Childbirth Ordeal
Though Serena Williams commands the tennis court with ease when she plays, life-threatening complications following the birth of her daughter sidelined her for six weeks.
Doctors Urged to Discuss Cord Blood Donations Early in Pregnancy
A leading group of U.S. pediatricians is encouraging parents to donate to public cord blood banks after the birth of their children.
Ob/Gyns Warn Against 'Vaginal Seeding' Trend for Newborns
The U.S.'s leading group of obstetricians and gynecologists is warning against a new trend where babies born by C-section are "seeded" via cotton swabs with vaginal microbes from the mother.
Incision Length Linked to Pain After C-Section
How much pain a woman feels after cesarean delivery may depend on the length of the incision, a new study suggests.
Newborns May Get Legionnaire’s Disease From Home Water Birth
Two cases in Arizona and one in Texas highlight a little-known danger of "water births" at home.
Opioids Overprescribed After C-Sections
Women are routinely prescribed more opioid painkillers than they need after c-sections.
Breastfeeding May Reduce Pain From C-Section
Breastfeeding for a longer time may help women reduce the risk of chronic pain after a cesarean delivery.
