Giving birth by Cesarean section (C-section) is safer than ever. Today's anesthesiology and pain management treatments ease pain for mothers.
Different pain relief options available to women delivering a baby.
Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a year of trying, which can result from a variety of factors. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Male infertility is characterized by low-quality sperm or difficulty with sperm production that interferes with conception. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Babies born before the beginning of the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature.
Midwifery involves nurses who specialize in caring for mothers before and during childbirth.
Menopause is a phase of life in women, usually after age 51, that marks the end of her ability to reproduce. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
Egg donation is the process of a female donating some of her eggs so that another couple can have a child. Learn more about this process.
A high-risk pregnancy is one in which a woman and her fetus face a higher-than-normal chance of experiencing complications. Learn about symptoms and treatment.