Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know. Obstetricians are very good at managing the process of birth. But when it comes to predicting whether a baby will be born in a ...

If you're expecting soon, there's a chance you may have Googled ways to make labor easier. Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers investigate the association between excessive weight gain during pregnancy and the subsequent risk of prolonged labor or comorbid ...

A heavily pregnant woman who tried to induce labor by sprinting has shared the disastrous video as a warning to others. Nicole, from Austin, Texas, is pregnant with her second child, and has remained ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Obstetricians are very good at managing the process of birth. But when it comes to ...