Justine Siegemund was a 17th-century Silesian midwife who wrote the first German medical text from a woman’s perspective, revolutionizing obstetrics and midwifery in her era. She was a… Read More

A new baby’s arrival into the world is usually a joyous affair. When issues arise during childbirth, however, it can result in birth injuries, which are injuries to the infant or mothe… Read More

1. *Multiple Pregnancies:* Women carrying twins, triplets, or more are at a higher risk of requiring a C-section due to the increased complexity of multiple births. 2. *Breech Presentation:*… Read More

At only seven months pregnant, 17-year-old Abigail Amoretti was cleared to fly from Nicaragua to Miami. While in Mexican airspace, she’d gone to the bathroom. Dr. Raquel Rodriguez hear… Read More

In a heartbreaking incident during a scorching heat wave, a one-day-old baby boy was discovered abandoned outside a Texas church for an extensive period as temperatures soared to dangerous l… Read More

To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories.To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories.Grace BrowneIn the midst of an unseasonal California heat… Read More

Sweden has welcomed the world’s first child born from a robotically transplanted uterus. Born two weeks early via C-section, the six pounds 13 ounce baby boy is reported to be healthy… Read More

Birth injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on both the child and their family. When such injuries occur due to medical negligence or malpractice, it is essential to seek legal as… Read More

In 2001, tiny Jacques Poussier was born with the umbilical cord wrapped twice around his neck. This caused perinatal asphyxia, a dangerous condition that can lead to serious birth injuries… Read More

Happy Birthday! Unfortunately, not all birthdays are happy. Namely, the birthdays of infants who suffer from birth complications. For parents, finding out something’s wrong during deli… Read More

Pregnant Woman with Nurse During labor & Delivery StageFinally, you made it to the labor & delivery stage. It’s time to meet your baby! As your due date approaches, you… Read More

How to Deal with fibroids during pregnancy is always a question for pregnant women suffering from fibroids; however, before answering the question let's look at what fibroids are and what it… Read More

When talking about Meghan Trainor, there’s something that always has to be addressed first: her side-by-side his and her toilets for her and husband Daryl Sabara. In Romper’s new… Read More

The moment has finally arrived. After many hours of strenuous labor, the mother delivers her child. After that, the umbilical cord exits her body as well. That’s the correct order for… Read More

Labor and delivery is one of the most intense things a woman can go through and being prepared can make it so much easier. Here is everything you wanted to know about giving birth. … Read More

C-sections are some of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. However, they’re still major surgeries. Not only that, but they come with the responsibility of caring for a newbo… Read More

As a pregnant woman, you need to be prepared for anything when the time comes to deliver your baby.  Yes, even if you are hoping for a vaginal delivery, there are instances where you mi… Read More

Welcoming a little one is indeed something that most people wait years for. If you are expecting a child through pregnancy, your body is definitely going through changes that affect you phys… Read More

Giving birth is a wholesome experience that varies from woman to woman. Whether it's your first time as a mother or you have experienced it before, it does take a toll. The long labor pains… Read More

Being a parent is a great responsibility, & this responsibility doesn’t start after the birth of a little one, it started much earlier when the baby is in the mother’s womb… Read More

In response to a tweet from @DeboOdulana requesting for #Nigerian Doctors to tell stories of their best moment ever since starting their careers, Nigerian Doctors came all out with true stor… Read More

Breech birth. Breech Babies. What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech? Breech Baby What to Expect Babies normally come out head first during birth. This is the best and safest position for deliver… Read More

Image: Shutterstock The long wait (of nine months) is over and now you are finally ready for the big event. The ride to the hospital may be filled with a mix of emotions for every mom-to-be… Read More

What is forceps delivery? When will forceps be used? What will happen during a forceps delivery? What are the different types of forceps used? What are the risks of forceps delivery? What a… Read More

Nearly one out of three pregnant woman deliver via cesarean section. With numbers like these, expectant moms ought to know the procedure, risks and reasons for this surgery. Here are expert… Read More

Pregnancy is a long long road .... 10 months (40 weeks)! That's almost a whole year. And through this journey (33 weeks so far) I've met some pretty annoying types of people. Some pregn… Read More