Black mothers in the U.S. are particularly at risk, National Geographic reports. "Why giving birth in the U.S. is surprisingly deadly" is part of National Geographic’s special-edition, single-topic ...

Not all animals lie down to give birth. Discover the animals that give birth standing up and learn about the reasons for this ...

When you dream about giving birth? You will have a lot of question. The first thought that could instinctively come to mind, is whether that means you have a baby on the way. But our subconscious do ...

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 ...

Image courtesy of Paola Cerrito and Timothy Bromage. Depending on whom you ask, giving birth can be a miraculous, horrifying, incredible, painful, or primal experience. In most cases, it transforms ...