There's a wealth of information to help you maintain a healthy pregnancy, but the act of childbirth itself can seem a bit mysterious to many first-time moms-to-be — even if you've read up on all the ...

The holiday's history is as colorful as it is long ...

They’ve seen it all, but when it comes to what they’ll share with expecting moms, labor and delivery nurses are likely to stick to the basics. After all, they are there to do an important job — keep ...

Most women give birth in public hospitals, seeing whichever midwife or doctor is rostered on. But research shows seeing the ...

Background: Negative experiences of first childbirth increase risks for maternal postpartum depression and may negatively affect mothers' attitudes toward future pregnancies and choice of delivery ...

For many of us, Labor Day is a time for fun with family and friends. But there is more to the end-of-summer festivities than the much-needed time off work. Dating back to the 19th century, Labor Day ...

After months of anticipation, your baby's due date is near. Here's what you can expect from the start of labor until the first days and weeks with your new baby. No one can predict with certainty when ...

(This story was updated to add new information and to correct a misspelling/typo.) Ready for your next three-day weekend? Labor Day is less than a month away, the federal holiday honoring the ...