Childbirth is shifting from clinical, high-stress settings to calm, thoughtfully designed spaces. Warm water births, soft lighting, and serene environments are helping many women feel more relaxed, in ...

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of pregnancy is learning about — and preparing for — labor. That's partially because there are so few accurate depictions of labor in media and pop culture. The ...

People don’t believe it when I mention how much I loved labor and delivery. They think I’m talking about my career as a nurse-midwife helping others, not my own experiences. They’re partially right—I ...