If you imagine birth, you might picture bright lights, machines, and the hum of hospital staff. Yet for many expectant mothers, that environment feels too clinical or impersonal. Pregnancy already ...

The Bradley Method is an approach to natural childbirth. Learn how it works and if it might be right for you. The Bradley Method of childbirth preparation is one of many programs that teach parents ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Birth control methods are meant to evolve with your personal, sexual, and general health needs. What worked in your teens may not be the right choice in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. That’s because your ...

According to a June 2023 report by Bloomberg, a significant driver for the rampant growth of the contraceptives industry in the United States is the overturning of the Roe v. Wade verdict by the ...

While you may hope you never need it, it’s important to know about backup birth control — what your choices are, which type works best, and when to use it. These are some of the reasons you might want ...

It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

Prenatal yoga teacher, doula, and childbirth educator Guerra has created a natural birthing method using the principles or “eight limbs” of yoga as its underpinnings. She explains techniques to manage ...