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In a “gentle C-section,” elements of a vaginal birth are brought into the OR, including being able to watch the birth and immediate skin-to-skin contact.

Babies don’t wait when it’s time to deliver, no matter how far you are from the hospital. What to do if you’re faced with an unplanned home birth.

Herbal supplements claim to help with common aches and pains. But should you take them during pregnancy? A UT Southwestern doctor explains.

Infants falls in hospitals are on the rise due to an increase in newborns staying in their mothers’ hospital rooms. An obstetrician at UT Southwestern in Dallas explains how falls can be prevented.

Consider these pros and cons if you are thinking about using water immersion during labor.

How much should work and activities such as lifting or standing really be limited during pregnancy?

Listeria infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, and preterm labor and pregnant patients are at 10 times the risk of nonpregnant individuals from bacteria. Find out how to avoid it.

Measles is the most contagious infectious disease we know of. Childhood vaccination is the best protection against it.

Some women stop taking medication when they find out they’re pregnant. But that decision may cause more harm than good.

Certified nurse midwives are now on staff at Clements University Hospital. Learn about their training and how they care for patients during childbirth.