I gave birth to my first child and opted not to cut the cord-and, subsequently, the attached placenta-and allow it to fall away naturally. Cord non-severance is otherwise referred to as a lotus birth, ...

Playing classical music affects fetal heart rate. Researchers found that heart rate patterns became more stable and predictable.

C hances are, most, if not all, mums-to-be want to have a positive birth. But what is a positive birth? Is it a drug-free, spontaneous, serene experience? Or is it one where you f ...

Over-the-counter birth control could be an attractive option for women who are unable to meet their healthcare needs through ...

Nick Viall and Natalie Joy celebrate their daughter River's first birthday after sharing that Joy was "actively miscarrying" a few weeks ago.

Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Romper profile three people's varying uses of spreadsheets to figure if, when, and ...

As Pregnancy Awareness Week unfolds, it serves as a reminder to expectant mothers: nourishing your body is not just about ...

The Catholic Church celebrates every February 2nd, Candlemas Day, the presentation of Baby Jesus in the temple. On this day, ...

By Rachel Somerstein for Next City Amaryllis Castillo gets to work at 7:45 a.m. for her job as a certified home health aide. The mother of two, who is 26 weeks pregnant, works a six-hour shift caring ...

Tennessee women’s basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the court just one week after giving birth (with the flu, no less) to her first child, son Conor, on Jan. 20. "I love this team," she told ...

The odds of having identical quadruplets are one in 11 million births. With Rachel Vargas's complications, her babies are one in 40 million.

A mom who gave birth to her first child aged 17 welcomed her 11th baby - two decades on. Itzel Melendez, 38, welcomed her first child Jailyn, 20, on August 20 2004. On December 23, 2024, Itzel and her ...