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When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones ...

GALLUP, N.M. – As the Labor and Delivery Unit at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital prepares to close for the second time in less than a year, one Gallup man shared his family’s experience last fall ...

Last week, Keck Medicine of USC announced the closure of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital obstetric services on Nov. 20. They cited a 40% decline in deliveries over the past decade within “our community” ...

Read full article: Maternal deaths are 3 times higher in Black women, doctors say There are very few symptoms of high blood pressure, which is why it’s referred to as the “silent killer,” but there ...

If you’re pregnant and nearing your due date, you may wonder what your labor will be like. Since every mother is unique and every pregnancy is different, labor can last for hours or even days. Usually ...

The choice between a policy of early elective delivery (either by induction of labor or by Caesarean section) and expectant management in diabetic women should take into consideration perinatal ...

This is part of a series of stories about people working on solutions to New Hampshire's maternity care challenges. Catch up on more of our coverage here. In recent years, New Hampshire has seen a ...