With American families paying thousands out of pocket to give birth, even with insurance, lawmakers from both parties are backing a bill to cover prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care.

Argentina's government is pushing a labor reform aimed at reducing off-the-books work and expanding formal employment to ...

If this your first pregnancy, you no doubt have lots of questions about labor. One I hear often: How long is a reasonable amount of time to push before it's time to worry? The answer is it depends. If ...

You've made it through nine(ish) months of pregnancy, and now the big day has arrived: Your baby's birthday! You might be eager to take on the stages of labor, or you may be nervous about what's to ...

People don’t believe it when I mention how much I loved labor and delivery. They think I’m talking about my career as a nurse-midwife helping others, not my own experiences. They’re partially right—I ...

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 ...