The death of premature twins in Byron Bay in an apparent "wild birth," or free birth, last week has prompted fresh concerns about giving birth without a midwife or medical assistance. A retrospective ...

Common signs of approaching labor include the baby dropping lower into the pelvis (lightening), an increase in vaginal discharge, and, for some, a burst of energy known as nesting. Key indicators that ...

What Do Labor and Delivery Nurses Do? Labor and delivery nurses have a wide range of responsibilities. They typically care for multiple pregnant, laboring, or postpartum patients at one time. Labor ...