Childbirth is one of the most amazing human feats possible - but imagine giving birth to the heaviest baby ever, or eight babies at once! We've compiled a list from our archives to give you a history ...

The number of babies born in the United States fell again last year. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.6 million births in 2025, a 1% decline from ...

The six weeks after childbirth are critical for physical healing and emotional adjustment. But many new mothers skip their postpartum visit. Kirtly Jones, MD, and Meredith Grady, PT, explain why this ...

President Donald Trump, a father of five who dubbed himself the "fertilization president" during Women's History Month, has reportedly begun to float potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth ...

Birth rates have been declining worldwide since the peak of the post-Second World War baby boom. Birth rates have now reached below replacement in most of the world, including Australia. Put simply, ...

Laboring in water is gaining popularity among women interested in alternatives to traditional hospital births. But is it safe? By Amber Scorah This story was originally published on May 6, 2019 in NYT ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. This proud new mom is making a splash online — and in the water — after filming herself delivering her baby in the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Josy ...

You’ve got lots of birth control options, and they’re excellent at preventing pregnancies when you use them the right way. Here’s how to get them, and what to do if costs get in the way. It depends on ...