Advocates are calling for action after dozens of pregnant women or their families alleged in a new report that jails in the ...

Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles of joy, and ...

Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities ...

Elsie Hewitt has been in constant pain while pregnant with Pete Davidson's baby credit:Bang Showbiz Elsie Hewitt has been in constant pain throughout her pregnancy. The Dave star is expecting her ...

A new bill will head to Congress to prevent women from being turned away or sent home from a hospital while in active labor, ...

Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois introduced a new bill this week to improve maternal health after the video of Mercedes Wells ...

From subtle symptoms to unmanaged health conditions, doctors explain why many preterm births can be avoided with early screening, closer monitoring and greater awareness during pregnancy ...

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A Dallas Regional Medical Center staff member featured in a viral video of a Black mom in labor is “no longer employed” by the hospital, according to the facility. In a statement, the Mesquite ...

No Labor Pain Reason: Many women honestly say they don't even remember the pain of childbirth. They remember the entire experience, such as the doctor's words, the presence of family, and the baby's ...

The doctor and nurse who turned away a woman minutes before she gave birth are no longer employed by Franciscan Health Crown Point in Indiana, hospital officials confirmed. In a statement, Franciscan ...