Premature Births in the US Have Been Surging, CDC Reveals; Why Is This the Case?

Medicine & Technology Feb 04, 2024

Between 2014 and 2022, preterm birth rates have gone up by 12%. Read to learn more.

Baby Born From Grandmother's Womb; Infant's Mother Receives Womb Transplant From Her Mother 2 Years Prior

Jan 26, 2024

In a medical milestone, a woman in Spain bore a baby from a womb that was donated by her own mother. Read to learn more.

Postpartum Depression: When Does It Start? How Long Does It Last?

Nov 15, 2023

Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that begins after the birth of a baby. Read to learn more.

Is 38 Weeks Full Term? When Is It Considered Safe To Give Birth?

Sep 28, 2023

A pregnancy is considered full term at 40 weeks, but some women deliver a few weeks earlier. Learn more about the safe time to give birth in this article.

Infertility Solution? Couples Suffering From Infertility May Double Their Odds of Having a Baby Through Hormone Treatment

Jun 27, 2023

The proponents of the hormone treatment think that this generally safe and low-cost method could help individuals all over the world who are dealing with infertility. Read to learn more.

Virtual ‘Tamagochi’ Children Will Give Parents Real-Life Experience With Kids in the Metaverse By 2070

Jun 01, 2022

Ex-UK advisor Catriona Campbell explains what are virtual children and what they offer to solve overpopulation. Read more about this AI-powered technology and the benefits it could give to parents.

Elon Musk Predicts Declining Birth Rate Could Endanger Modern Civilization

Dec 08, 2021

Elon Musk predicted in a Wall Street Journal interview that modern civilization could possibly be endangered if people stop having children.

Human Birth Canals Evolved Into a Twisted Form for a Purpose, Study Says

Nov 01, 2021

A new study suggests new insights as to why the human birth canals evolved to a complex system compared to other species.

Depression During Pregnancy: How Does It Affect Mothers' Relationship with Their Babies?

May 26, 2021

A new interesting finding of depression during pregnancy has recently been presented by researchers that looked at the quality of interactions between mothers and their infants

Researchers Observe How Female Hoopoes Prepare for Mating, Birth

May 05, 2021

To prepare for birth, some expectant human mothers are likely to build cribs from IKEA or guarantee that they don't miss their prenatal vitamins.

Panda Twins Born During Coronavirus Named 'Safe' and 'Sound'

Apr 18, 2020

Over in China, a pair of twin pandas were brought into this world and given the names "Ping Ping" and "An An". These names translate to "Safe" and "Sound."

Rare Video Of Seahorses Secret World : Male Giving Birth To 2000 Babies In One Session

Apr 10, 2017

Unlike any other species of animals, It is the male Seahorse that gives birth to its offsprings. The female seahorses deposit their egg in the male's pouches which are then fertilized by him.

Nicotine Exposure Before And After Birth Causes Hearing Problems For Babies

Feb 14, 2017

Studies has found out that exposure to nicotine might be the cause of hearing problems with some babies.

Lamaze Childbirth Pioneer Dies

May 17, 2015

Elisabeth Bing, co-founder of Lamaze International who popularized what was known as natural childbirth and changed how women and doctors approached the delivery room, died Friday in her New York apartment at the age of 100. The cause of her death wasn't immediately known.

The One-In-A-Million Birth, Genetically Identical Triplets Born In Montana

Jan 13, 2015

When Montana couple, Jodey and Jase Kinsey, gave birth to triplets earlier this week, the two young parents were overjoyed. But soon after the births of their three healthy boys in the delivery room, they soon learned that they struck the biologic lottery, scoring a genetic jackpot if you will. The newly born boys Ian, Milo, and Cade, are all genetically identical brothers, representing a one-in-a-million birth.