Sept. 28 (UPI) --Using an epidural for pain management during childbirth does not significantly increase newborns' risk for later developing autism spectrum disorder, according to the authors of two ...

Pregnancy is more than just a beautiful phase; it is a crucial time when you prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the big day. Most women spend those nine months planning the D-day, ...

Childbirth brings with it a lot of pain which no one can know unless they experience it. As much as the experience is beautiful, it can make women anxious about the pain and discomfort. To reduce pain ...

New research linking epidural anaesthesia during childbirth to reduced risk for postpartum depression suggests that pain control during labor and delivery may lower women's risk of developing the ...

Early initiation of epidural analgesia did not increase risk for cesarean delivery or instrumental birth or affect several variables measuring infant well-being, according to a meta-analysis published ...

A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, officials have warned. Healthcare providers ...

I've Googled the phrase "epidural vs. natural childbirth" so many times that the letters on my keyboard have practically worn off. I couldn't read enough stories, binge enough YouTube videos, or skim ...

Epidurals given during labour and birth are associated with decreased rates of breastfeeding, both in the short and long term. A large study of Australian women, published today in the open access ...

Refuting an earlier study, researchers found that epidural anesthesia, commonly administered for pain relief during labor, does not increase the risk for autism in children. Having an epidural during ...

My entire pregnancy was easy. Sure, in the first trimester, I was exhausted, but morning sickness wasn’t even a thing for me. I enjoyed the miracle of growing a baby in my belly and watching my body ...