Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

“If nurses are taking care of too many patients at once, important warning signs can be missed, like changes in blood ...

KUTV — The following information was submitted by Intermountain Healthcare. When you find out you’re pregnant for the first time, there are so many things to think about like finding out the gender, ...

When you find out you’re pregnant for the first time, there are so many things to think about like finding out the gender, choosing baby equipment and decorating the nursery. But don’t forget about ...

Many people create a birth plan to state their preferences for labor and delivery. A birth plan will: help you think through your preferences ahead of time, explore different options you might not ...

Labor or childbirth can be described as a fetus and placenta delivered from the uterus via the vagina. Having a successful labor can be dependent on three factors, including maternal effort and ...

Parents should be on the lookout for developmental delay, feeding problems, seizures, or abnormal muscle tone, all related to ...

Women who use water immersion during labor and birth experience better maternal and neonatal outcomes compared to those who ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about doulas, according to Latona Giwa and Dana Keren, co-founders of Birthmark Doula Collective (www.birthmarkdoulas.com). Many people wrongly believe doulas only ...

A peanut ball is a type of labor ball that may help shorten labor by widening your pelvis. Learn more about this tool and how to use it.