Nation Mar 26 In the middle of a pandemic, ‘babies come in the same way they always have’ By Sebastian Rich
Health Aug 03 Most babies aren’t breastfed in their critical first hour of life, study shows “These low global rates of early initiation of breastfeeding are evidence of a massive missed opportunity worldwide,” the report said. By Laura Santhanam
Health Nov 06 How some states make effective birth control more available Changes in billing procedures, maternal health care advocates say, give women on Medicaid better access to the most effective and most expensive forms of contraception. By Michael Ollove, Stateline
Arts Mar 23 These photos show an honest portrait of working moms in America When it comes to motherhood and work, everyone has an opinion. But for photographer Alice Proujansky, working moms' stories speak for themselves. By Corinne Segal
Nation Jan 14 Fewer teen moms could help slow U.S. population growth More women are waiting longer to have kids, according to new analysis of a decades-long trend that could signal a slowdown in the U.S. population growth. By Laura Santhanam
Jan 14 When to say no to a C-section: how to talk with your doctor about your delivery options By Adelyn Baxter Carla Keirns was determined not to have a C-section, even after two days of labor and from suggestions from her doctors. But Keirns is also a trained physician herself. She was able to have the delivery she wanted, but only… Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch Mei Xiang Gives Birth at the Smithsonian National Zoo Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on August 23. Continue watching
May 08 Watch The Best and Worst Places to Be a Mom Norway is the healthiest country in the world to be a mother, according to a new report released by the international non-profit Save the Children. The worst: West Africa's Niger. Gwen Ifill and Save the Children President Carolyn Miles discuss… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch ‘Solar Suitcase’ Sheds Light on Darkened Delivery Rooms OB/GYN Dr. Laura Stachel and her husband have revolutionized the way babies are delivered… Continue watching
Aug 31 The Best and Worst Countries for Babies By Talea Miller From1990 to 2009, annual newborn deaths decreased from 4.6 million to 3.3 million worldwide. Find out which countries with a population over 1 million performed best and which were the worst. Continue reading