How a Traumatic Birth Can Have Lasting Effects on New Mothers

A difficult delivery can cause PTSD, but healing is possible with the right resources.

By Kitti Palmai

Maternal Mortality Rates Rose During the First Year of the Pandemic

While COVID-19 likely exacerbated the risks, numbers have been rising since 2000.

By Xenia Ellenbogen

Giving Money to New Moms Can Boost Baby Brain Activity, Study Says

A monthly stipend can have a big impact on a newborn's development.

By Stephanie Anderson Witmer

How (and Why) Employers Should Support Breastfeeding at Work

Federal protections exist, but gaps in access and legal loopholes are hindering nursing parents.

By Xenia Ellenbogen

CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Maternal Outcomes and Health Equity

The 'Birthing-Friendly' hospital designation is intended to reduce mortality rates.

By Alisa Williams