Jessica Simpson Discusses Weight Loss After Pregnancy
Jessica Simpson said Tuesday that was “so proud to feel like myself again” after giving birth to her third child earlier this year. Simpson, 39, welcomed baby Birdie on March…
Opting out of procedures during childbirth tied to discrimination
(Reuters Health) – Women who decline certain procedures – such as cesarean delivery or immediate cord clamping – during childbirth are more likely to report being treated poorly during their…
Beyoncé Opens Up About ‘Extremely Difficult’ Pregnancy With Her Twins
In Beyoncé’s new Netflix documentary, “Homecoming,” the singer opens up for the first time about her “extremely difficult pregnancy” with twins Sir and Rumi. “I was supposed to do Coachella…
Cardi B Says Her Baby ‘Broke My Vagina’
Cardi B’s account of giving birth to her baby girl left the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” audience in stitches on Wednesday. It seems the rapper had no idea that she would…
A condom to save a new mum’s life – BBC News
Many women in the developing world die because the equipment needed to stop bleeding during childbirth isn’t always available. But to prevent this happening … source
How Ali Wong’s Stand-Up Became The 30-Something Woman’s ‘What To Expect’
Not something women typically talk about when basking in the so-called “magical” afterglow of childbirth. These soft, breathable undergarments are made with netting that expands to fit comfortably over a…
Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant
(Reuters Health) – Giving birth in water, also known as immersion labor and delivery or waterbirth, appears safe for mother and baby, at least when it takes place in a…
The Invention Keeping Mothers Alive In California Delivery Rooms (HBO)
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world. And the numbers are rising, even though the CDC estimates that nearly 60 percent of those deaths are…
U.S. states with more support for midwives have better birth outcomes
(Reuters Health) – States with laws that make it easier for midwives to care for pregnant women and deliver babies may have better birth outcomes than states where it’s harder…