While bringing new life into the world is often viewed as one of life's most joyful moments, childbirth continues to pose serious risks for women - with more than 287,000 maternal deaths recorded ...

I planned for the type of birth I wanted with my daughter, but nothing happened like I wanted it. Hailey Bieber's interview in Vogue about her struggles as a new mom took me back to my experience. I ...

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The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers maternal mental health and ...