KUTV — The following information was submitted by Intermountain Healthcare. When you find out you’re pregnant for the first time, there are so many things to think about like finding out the gender, ...

Tocolytics are drugs used to slow uterine contractions to delay premature labor and preterm delivery. In doing so, they allow time for the administration of interventions that can reduce the risk of ...

Considering a childbirth education class? Here’s why you should take one, the various approaches and how to find the best one ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Podcasts may be an effective form of childbirth education, according to a study published in the American ...

Though the physiologic process takes precedence over induced labor, the latter is sometimes considered when an expectant mother feels it's best. Katie Moriarty explains the significance of allowing ...

When Ashlee Johnson found out she was pregnant with her first child, she was excited, but, like many other mothers, she had a great deal of apprehension. On top of her dislike of hospitals and fear of ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about doulas, according to Latona Giwa and Dana Keren, co-founders of Birthmark Doula Collective (www.birthmarkdoulas.com). Many people wrongly believe doulas only ...

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for a woman. However, it often comes with feelings of anxiety, stress, and physical discomfort. In recent years, water birth has become a popular and ...

For these and so many other reasons, doulas are (rightfully) on the rise: DONA International reports there are six times more doulas working births today than there were 20 years ago. Even in today’s ...

While childbirth is generally joyful, popularly branded as a positive experience, such is not always the case. Stigma makes it hard for those suffering to get help, especially when everyone expects ...