In the midst of conflict, when most people seek shelter, a courageous few head straight into the unknown. For many women in Israel, the act of giving birth became a surreal blend of fear, hope, ...

No woman should ever have to choose between her baby and her bank account. In America today, giving birth too often feels like a financial gamble. Even families that have insurance can end up with ...

An American mother revealed in a TikTok video that it cost her more than $30,000 in hospital bills to give birth, sparking concerned comments from around the world about the costs of American health ...

My labor and delivery of my first daughter — with no complications — cost $18,515.38. This did not include the nearly $65,000 it cost for the 13 days my daughter spent in the NICU after being born ...

Black mothers in the U.S. are particularly at risk, National Geographic reports. "Why giving birth in the U.S. is surprisingly deadly" is part of National Geographic’s special-edition, single-topic ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...