A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

You don’t need us to tell you that giving birth in the U.S. typically leaves much to be desired, and frequently involves being slapped with hefty medical bills. One American mom in Japan is ...

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...

Have you heard of a "natural birth"? The term is being explored in an Instagram video by LOOM, a sexual and reproductive health educational platform co-founded by retired doula Erica Chidi. She says ...

From start (when to conceive) to finish (how to deliver), pregnancy is full of personal choices. No matter how you deliver — unmedicated, with an epidural, via an induction, or by C-section — you ...

Pregnancy and childbirth are significant events in a woman's life. However, for some Japanese women, the decision to keep their child and give birth can be challenging for various reasons. In Japan, ...

A ‘natural’ or ‘normal’ birth can mean different things to different people. Pregnancy and birth are deeply personal experiences and language plays a significant role in shaping how we feel about our ...