Consultant Camille Seigle said motherhood undid everything she knew about herself. She wants to help give other women hope.

The Greek myth of Danaë and Perseus shaped ancient debates about the virgin birth of Jesus and early Christian identity.

Did Christmas came from Saturnalia? Some say yes while others claim that it emerged organically. And what about Jesus' real ...

A 2023 medical journal article by doctors in Ethiopia described another abdominal pregnancy in which the mother and baby ...

In general, infants that are born very early are not considered to be viable until after 24 weeks gestation. This means that if you give birth to an infant before they are 24 weeks old, their chance ...

Giving birth is a wonderful experience, but it can also be exhausting, scary, and traumatic for some women, which is why they might need the support of their partner. Even if their significant other ...

A lizard that both lays eggs and gives birth to live young is helping scientists understand how and why these forms of reproduction evolved. The old riddle, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” ...

Planned home birth can be a safe and rewarding experience for many people. But if you’re considering this option, it’s important that you consider the benefits and drawbacks, understand the risks, and ...

As my belly grows, I'm more and more stressed by a decision that's weighed on me for the past eight months. Where should I deliver my baby? Last summer, when I found out I was pregnant with my first ...

Endometriosis may be treated with birth control therapy, such as oral contraceptives or an intrauterine device (IUD). Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder. It occurs when tissue that ...

I don't know anyone who looks like me. I used to stare at family photos and search my parents' faces for any hint of resemblance to mine. But there is none. I'm adopted, and my white American parents ...