During the second stage of labor, our healthcare providers focused on assessing complete cervical dilation and effacement, as well as evaluating the strength and frequency of uterine contractions and ...

However, it often sets off contractions which, in turn, lead to dilation and effacement of the cervix. Will using castor oil affect the mode of delivery? Does it influence whether the birth will be ...

They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca ...

Biologists have built one of the most detailed pictures ever of the changes that occur in women’s bodies before and after pregnancy, by pooling and studying around 44 million physiological ...

Alexandra Hildebrandt had a “largely uncomplicated pregnancy," according to her OB/GYN Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty A woman in Germany is making national headlines after giving birth ...

Worldwide in 2020, there were an estimated 287,000 maternal deaths, which occur anytime during pregnancy through six weeks after childbirth and are directly related to pregnancy, according to the ...

The actress, who did not specify her little one’s name, age or sex, revealed her pregnancy news to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” viewers in January 2024 amid baby bump speculation. When Jimmy Kimmel ...

Mar. 19, 2025 — Researchers have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a ...

A 66-year-old woman in Germany has given birth to her 10th child. Alexandra Hildebrandt, owner of the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, welcomed her new son, Philipp, on March 19 ...

Notably, not everyone who meets a country’s age requirements will be eligible for retirement benefits, including people who may work in informal employment; these people are often not considered part ...