New Canadian research suggests close to a third of life-threatening complications linked to pregnancy and childbirth happen ...

Hives after childbirth look like sudden outbreaks of red or pink colored bumps accompanied by intense itching and swelling on arms, back, legs, face, or torso. This sudden eruption is called ...

Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may ...

A new mother recently shared her concerns about experiencing pain during sex months after giving birth, wondering if her recovery is progressing normally. Her story has resonated with countless women ...

As if giving birth isn’t difficult enough, about 14 million women each year lose a significant amount of blood within 24 hours of delivery — a condition called postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). It’s more ...

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results ...

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results ...

Curious about things you can do with your placenta after birth? Placentas are routinely disposed of by U.S. hospitals—and that's a totally reasonable option! However, nowadays some parents are keeping ...

Returning to sport after childbirth isn't a simple comeback. It's a reshaping of identity and a shifting of priorities. It's time for the systems around them to catch up and provide support that ...

Nobody wants to be in a situation where they suspect a birth injury, but it’s one that several people unfortunately find themselves in. When medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care ...