My daughter arrived on August 5, 2025, after a whirlwind and terrifying birth experience: 35 hours of labor, preeclampsia, ...

Cesarean delivery linked to hysterectomy complications Women with at least 1 previous cesarean delivery have an increased risk of complications when undergoing a hysterectomy. Women who have had at ...

STANFORD - Two new studies from the Stanford University School of Medicine revealed significant differences between races in rates of birth complications caused by high blood pressure and anemia ...

This story was originally published by The 19th and is republished with permission. Pregnant people exposed to extreme heat are at higher risk of developing life-threatening complications during labor ...

Having a child is not easy, and a woman's body goes through a lot of changes while giving birth. The journey might look smooth from the outside, but it's actually the opposite, and women face a lot of ...

TOMBALL, Texas — A Houston-area woman was clinically dead for nearly 45 minutes after giving birth to triplets and miraculously survived. Marisa Christie from Tomball said she last remembers going to ...

Gestational diabetes may occur when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin during pregnancy. If blood glucose levels aren’t managed well, you may face complications such as hypertension and ...

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...

By Anjali Srivastava: Labour and delivery are significant milestones in a parent's life, often filled with emotion and expectation. Yet, these moments can be affected by unexpected medical challenges.

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 ...

Two new studies from the Stanford University School of Medicine revealed significant differences between races in rates of birth complications caused by high blood pressure and anemia during pregnancy ...