Some women experience less pain during childbirth due to a genetic variant, KV6.4, which acts like a natural epidural, ...

Uterine pain in early pregnancy is common and indicates your body is preparing for the pregnancy. This pregnancy-related pain may be due to several reasons, such as stretching the uterus or hormonal ...

A new study finds that pregnant individuals who were unable to have their desired emotional support persons present during childbirth were more likely to have higher levels of perceived childbirth ...

The control of labor pain and prevention of suffering are major concerns of clinicians and their clients. Nonpharmacologic approaches toward these goals are consistent with midwifery management ...

Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023.

With advancements in medical treatments around the world, childbirth no longer has to mean enduring overwhelming pain, thanks to epidural analgesia. An epidural is a form of pain relief that ...

Pregnancy means a lot of hormonal changes in the body, and this is one of the most common reasons behind vaginal pain.

What Is SI Joint Pain? Injury, pregnancy, or uneven movement in your pelvis can cause low back, butt, and leg pain that's often worse after you've been sitting for a while. This may be because ...