More and more women are having babies later in life. A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women ...

From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.

Researchers have documented the first known example of non-kin helping with the birth and postnatal care of a marine mammal.

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The episode, involving a group of sperm whales, adds to evidence that humans aren’t the only species that gets some form of ...

Sperm whales are known to socialize, but scientists were stunned when they saw a group of sperm whales gather as one of them ...

The wealthy have forgotten the importance of public institutions, such as libraries, which provide a space for people to exist without spending money and have become a sanctuary for marginalized ...

The program, called TeamBirth, will have doctors and nurses huddle at the patient’s bedside to discuss next steps and options ...

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Kaitlin Carver found the perfect names for her twin boys after she gave birth prematurely while away from home ...

Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.