'I was in shock': North Texas mom gives birth to 'huge' baby weighing nearly 13 lbs

“It’s just wild,” Smith said. Her newborn son was massive. Born via C-section in Arlington, Smith’s baby weighed 12 pounds, ...

Overseas volunteering must move beyond personal fulfilment and good intentions

When done responsibly and over time, “voluntourism” remains one of the most human ways to build cross-border ties. Read more ...

Baby Girl Born 'Extremely Preterm' at 27 Weeks. After Having a 70 to 80 Percent Chance at Survival, She's Now 'Thriving'

A baby girl named Aurora was born at 27 weeks' gestation in Ohio. After her mom was told Aurora had a "70 to 80 percent ...
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What makes DIY births seem like a good idea

The Free Birth Society advised pregnant women to avoid doctors and midwives, with deadly consequences. The bigger tragedy is the brutal system the women were so desperate to flee.
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‘This is an emergency’: Baby survives rare feet-first birth in risky breech delivery

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - An Alaskan couple welcomed the newest addition to their family in a way they did not anticipate. The newborn arrived feet-first. “Right before he came out, he ...