childbirth

The Surprising Truth About How Long Postpartum Depression Lasts
It's not just right after giving birth. A new study shows that for a significant number of moms, symptoms persist for years.
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Why Seeing Trans Men Giving Birth Is So Important
We rarely see trans parents like this.
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27 Powerful Birth Photos That Celebrate The Strength Of Humanity
Birth Becomes Her announced its annual photography contest winners.
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HuffPost Her Stories: Does Your Feminist T-shirt Actually Support Womens Causes?
Plus: A female sushi chef overcomes prejudice.
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Why Do So Many Women Say They've Been Yelled At During Birth?
In a new study, 1 in 6 moms say they were mistreated while laboring or after.
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Why Are We Still Cutting Women's Vaginas During Childbirth?
Episiotomies are no longer performed routinely, but they're still shockingly common.
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Woman Gives Birth To 6 Babies In Just 9 Minutes
The odds of giving birth to sextuplets are estimated at 1 in 4.7 billion.
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Pregnancy And Childbirth Are Far From Pretty And These Indian Mothers Want To Talk About The Pain
It isn't easy.
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10 Things No One Wants To Tell You About Giving Birth (Not Even Your Doctor)
Free vaginal grooming and an enema are usually part of the deal.
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