Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Whether you’re a first time parent or have had children before, you’re probably willing to try anything to ensure ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Black Maternal Health Week, founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is held yearly from April 11-17, bringing awareness to and advancing birth justice for Black women. The campaign focuses on ...

Since this piece was written, Rose, a 36-year-old writer living in Bath and author of WH's The Mumologue's column, has given birth to her second son. This piece refers to her experience welcoming her ...

OBJECTIVE: The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association sponsored Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) was started in Illinois 1987 to standardize knowledge and skills for ...

Anna Kelly, publishing director at Virago, has acquired world rights to The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories, by doula and hypnobirthing teacher Claire Fulton. The collection of 30 positive birth ...

It's not uncommon for new parents to relocate in search of neighborhoods with better schools, safer streets and healthier, more kid-friendly activities. But a new study has found that living in such ...

In 10 weeks time, I have to eject a whole human from my body. I understand this is never a picnic, but this year, giving birth feels more fraught than ever. It hasn’t been a great year for the ...

A new qualitative systematic review conducted to inform the scope of a new World Health Organization (WHO) post-birth (postnatal) guideline identifies four clear themes for a positive experience in ...

A newborn immune system responds to HIV infection less effectively than a more mature one, so an HIV-positive baby should be started on antiretroviral therapy as soon after birth as possible, new ...

Professor of Midwifery and Higher Degree Director, Western Sydney University While childbirth is often a joyful event, it rarely unfolds exactly how we think it will. This causes disappointment or ...