Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

“If nurses are taking care of too many patients at once, important warning signs can be missed, like changes in blood ...

Jen Hamilton hopes that the information "goes far and wide," despite warning that some hospitals might not want her to share ...

A recent study found that one in four new mothers are thrown into medical debt after giving birth, which is even true for ...

Registered nurse and mom of two Jen Hamilton suspects some hospitals will be furious that she's sharing this information.

We recently shared a story about a mother who had just given birth, but had to stick up for herself when her midwife seemed to deviate from her birthing plan. The midwife responds, "Well, it's its ...

Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine childbirth risks, common mistakes, and what to avoid while giving birth.