Near the end of pregnancy, the cervix softens to help prepare for labor. If your cervix isn't softening naturally, there are safe ways to encourage it at home. Always consult with your healthcare ...

Near the end of the third trimester, a woman's cervix will soften in order to begin the process of effacing (thinning and stretching) and dilating (opening up). An open cervix allows the baby to pass ...

A mom’s shocking delivery story is going viral — and inspiring women everywhere to self-advocate during labor. Jess (@autist_artist_) gained millions of views and likes when she stitched a response to ...

Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB), defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, and the related complications, are the largest contributors to infant death in the United States and worldwide, ...

One woman is opening up about the reality of giving birth and millions of people on the internet are watching. In a now-viral clip, Jenny Recotta, 36, uses her pottery wheel and a lump of clay to show ...