Results for Maternity & Childbirth

There's a whole lot of pressure to look good after having had a baby. All those snap-back celebs like Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton...

March 12, 2015: During pregnancy and childbirth, a woman's body goes through profound changes, and failure to respect those changes, even as athletes, can result in potential problems.

Republicans say they want to jettison the maternity coverage requirement, which is part of Obamacare's list of 10 "essential" benefits.

In Southeastern Pennsylvania, the severe complication rate ranged from a low of .3 percent at Paoli Hospital and Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton, to a high of 3.3 percent at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City.

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Planning time off work for a baby can be stressful. Dr. Horsager shares what expecting parents should know about FMLA eligibility and benefits.

Conservatives say health plans shouldn't have to cover maternity services.

The woman set to run the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told senators last week that maternity coverage should be optional in individual and small group plans. But other servi…

SEATTLE – Midwives are becoming a larger part of the picture when it comes to childbirth, growing in popularity for many mothers across the country. Ushered to the fringes during the 20th century, the most recent data from the CDC shows midwives were the lead care providers for nearly one in 11 births in 2013. The renewed popularity isn't much of a surprise at Group Health, which has offered a midwifery program for a quarter century. ...

At HealthEast, our doctors, certified nurse-midwives and nurses have the knowledge and skill to gently see you through the birth of your baby. Throughout your maternity stay, we will give you the reassurance and support you need. We know that different things are meaningful to different women and everyone has different expectations for their birth experience, so we offer personalized care that respects your wants, needs and cultural traditions.

Get photos of your new bundle of joy
St. John's and Woodwinds hospitals offer the opportunity to capture images of your little one through Lisa Bosman Photography
When you are admitted to the hospital, you will get a brochure on newborn photography. Newborn photos are generally taken the morning after your baby is born, so it's important to call the day your baby is born to get on the photo schedule for the following day. Images of your baby are captured while he…

Worldwide, more than 140,000 women die each year from hemorrhaging after giving birth.

How does unlimited maternity and paternity leave help babies?

A growing number of hospitals in Massachusetts, and across the country, are saying no to elective inductions and C-sections before 39 weeks. The change is happening quietly, and some new mothers don't like it.

Three research briefs on advanced maternal age and high-parity pregnancy, specifically risk perception and communication, cultural norms and gender.

The Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East provides a variety of options for families seeking Lexington maternity education.

Medical Center of Trinity Designated Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care - Medical Center of Trinity has been awarded the Blue Distinction® Center for their...

CONCORD -- The word "labor" reminds Amanda Castellucci of being "giddy and happy."
Forget the pain of childbirth, Castellucci said.

More than two dozen states now have dense breast notification laws