The "science" of eugenics proposed that human perfection could be developed through selective breeding. In the late ...

Start by asking your provider whether you’re a good candidate. Credit...Jing Wei Supported by By Hallie Levine This guide was originally published on May 3, 2019 in NYT Parenting. Over 98 percent of ...

Birth rates have been declining worldwide since the peak of the post-Second World War baby boom. Birth rates have now reached below replacement in most of the world, including Australia. Put simply, ...

The six weeks after childbirth are critical for physical healing and emotional adjustment. But many new mothers skip their postpartum visit. Kirtly Jones, MD, and Meredith Grady, PT, explain why this ...

You’ve got lots of birth control options, and they’re excellent at preventing pregnancies when you use them the right way. Here’s how to get them, and what to do if costs get in the way. It depends on ...

Laboring in water is gaining popularity among women interested in alternatives to traditional hospital births. But is it safe? By Amber Scorah This story was originally published on May 6, 2019 in NYT ...

Giving birth is a significant life event that most people remember forever. While the birth of a child can be one of the most joyful memories of your life, childbirth trauma is an unfortunate reality.

Margaret Marsh, professor of history at Rutgers University takes us through the timeline of home birth. WHYY’s Taunya English took an in-depth look at the issue of home birth for “The Pulse.” It’s a ...

Bleeding and blood clots after birth are natural as your uterine lining sheds. Bleeding is heaviest the first 24 hours and gradually lightens over 6 weeks. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a life ...