For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, delivery and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel ...

Despite concerns about potential damage to the baby and the maternal pelvic floor, use of instrumental vaginal delivery has been proposed as one strategy to decrease the rate of cesarean delivery. To ...

Childbirth is one of the most painful experiences many people go through in life. Pushing a baby out of your birth canal pushes your body to its physical limits. Labor and delivery can last hours or ...

IMMPACT project at the University of Aberdeen has asked the MHTF to circulate the message below to members. Immpact is currently undertaking a rapid, scoping review of the literature to identify ...

Infection prevention during childbirth, via vaginal or cesarean delivery, is crucial for maternal and neonatal health. Strategies include strict hygiene, sterile techniques, and antibiotic prophylaxis ...

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 ...