Your baby spends nine months floating in the warm, cozy comfort of amniotic fluid, so a water birth in a tub or birthing pool might seem like a natural way of welcoming her into the world. But while ...

Childbirth doesn’t have to look one way. Around the world, and increasingly in India, more parents are exploring birth ...

At Houston Methodist Willowbrook, two labor-and-delivery rooms stand out from the rest. The spaces look more like calm, spa-like suites than hospital units—dimmable lights, soft wood tones, a laboring ...

Instead, after 50 hours of labor, I found myself asking a surgeon if she would allow me to smudge her before cutting me open.

Sewer overflows have long been a problem in this city near St. Louis. A 2024 settlement with the U.S. Justice Department ...

The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files ...

Exeter, New Hampshire is the antidote – a charming New England town where historic brick buildings, waterfront views, and small-town magic combine to create the perfect escape from modern chaos. The ...

Researchers found that hot tubs raise core body temperature more effectively than traditional or infrared saunas, leading to stronger boosts in blood flow and immune activity. Only hot-water immersion ...

Jenna Christie created a rather unique gift for her family's White Elephant gift exchange this year: a mug featuring the ...

According to Cats Protection, cats usually give birth without assistance, so it is best to observe quietly from a distance.

But 2025 countered the narrative that the medium is somehow no longer interested in audio—with a slew of ambitious productions that emphasized podcasting, not just as a vehicle for comedy or the news, ...

A California woman is facing at least 15 years behind bars after her 2-year-old daughter drowned in a pool while she was ...