Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow

Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama's first freestanding birth center in 2022 in her hometown of Birmingham. Skanes, an OB-GYN, ...

A Rare C-Section Orangutan Birth Brings New Hope at the Memphis Zoo

Christmas came early at the Memphis Zoo with the much-anticipated arrival of an orangutan baby, a girl named Ruhana ...
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Loving your C-section scar: reframing recovery as strength, not setback

Your C-section scar tells a story of strength. Try these simple, compassionate steps to care for your body, rebuild ...
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Types of alternative birthing methods and what they mean for you

Childbirth doesn’t have to look one way. Around the world, and increasingly in India, more parents are exploring birth ...

I Gave Birth to a Healthy Baby Girl. 6 Days Later, I Almost Died

My daughter arrived on August 5, 2025, after a whirlwind and terrifying birth experience: 35 hours of labor, preeclampsia, ...
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How good prenatal care and skilled delivery make a difference

Birth asphyxia is a severe yet preventable condition which requires timely prenatal care and skilled delivery practices. Understanding how good prenatal care and skilled delivery are crucial to ...

Blood donors, swift care save Pflugerville mom after rare childbirth emergency

Amniotic fluid embolisms are rare, but when they happen a lot of blood and rapid intervention is needed to prevent maternal ...