Childbirth

The high cost of giving birth in the U.S.

The U.S. model encourages "more expensive care, rather than care that is good for the mother,” says one expert

Katie Mcdonough Monday, Jul 1, 2013 3:30 PM UTC
Life birth, Childbirth, Pregnancy

Is my fiancé the right man?

He's loving and kind but he's not the hero I dreamed of

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 77
Life Since You Asked, Love, dating

My miscarriages made me question being pro-choice

I was devastated when I lost my pregnancies, and I wondered: Does grieving this way mean abortion is wrong?

JJ Keith Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 44
Life Abortion, Life stories

Waiting to love my child

My first baby was born with a rare syndrome. Now pregnant with my second, I wonder: What could happen this time?

Heather Kirn Lanier Tuesday, May 7, 2013 11:45 PM UTC 13
Life New Mom Confessions

Plastic surgery after the baby

I swore I'd never be one of those vain women, but pregnancy wrecked my body. Now I wonder: Was it a mistake?

Pearl Murphy Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 10:00 PM UTC 51
Life Body Wars, plastic surgery

Doulas can coach low-income women on childbirth

Medicaid could save millions and reduce the risks of complicated births by providing doulas for struggling women

Kevin Charles Redmon, Pacific Standard Sunday, Mar 17, 2013 3:00 PM UTC
Social Pacific Standard, Childbirth

Expectant parents die in NY car crash, baby survives

The couple were on the way to hospital for the birth of their first child

Associated Press Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 5:35 PM UTC
News car crash, parents, New York

My Valentine’s Day miracle

My wife and I held our breath when we learned we were having monoamniotic twins. On Thursday, they each turned one

Dustin Rowles, Pajiba Friday, Feb 15, 2013 12:15 AM UTC 11
Life Pajiba, Valentines Day

Will I never have a child?

I finally found a man, but he's already got one kid

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 58
Life Since You Asked, Parenting

How much alcohol is safe for expectant mothers?

The odd drink is unlikely to harm most infants, but we can't fully measure alcohol's effect on the developing brain

Melinda Wenner Moyer, Scientific American Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 3:00 PM UTC
Life Scientific American, Alcohol

My awesome C-section

Women are supposed to dread the surgery and embrace the beauty of natural birth. Are you kidding me?

Paige Parker Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 43
Life Surgery, Childbirth

Weird news: Occubaby on the way

A young woman pepper-sprayed by the NYPD fell in love with the volunteer medic who helped her VIDEO

Natasha Lennard Monday, Sep 24, 2012 9:16 PM UTC
Life Pepper-spray, Police brutality

Can childbirth cause PTSD?

The feminist writer Jessica Valenti bravely opens up about her journey through postpartum stress

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Feb 6, 2012 7:00 PM UTC 33
Life PTSD, Childbirth, Mothering

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