The quest for anesthetics that could induce unconsciousness and enable more meticulous surgeries began around the early 3rd century CE. Before anesthesia was widely used, patients had to consciously endure every moment of surgery. So,...

Having a baby is almost always stressful, but it can sometimes be worse than that, and postpartum depression doesn’t just affect mothers.

Baby brain, pregnancy brain, momnesia—the fogginess that can appear during pregnancy goes by many names, but memory loss is only one of the changes that occurs while the brain prepares for an upcoming baby.

TeD Fellow Zubaida Bai works with medical professionals, midwives and mothers to bring dignity and low-cost interventions to women's health care. In this quick, inspiring talk, she presents her clean birth kit in a purse, which contains...

Childbirth or a swift kick to the crotch? Both are painful experiences, but is there a scientifically accurate way to tell which is worse?

In the US, too many moms are dying around the time of childbirth. Every year, more than 700 mothers die from complications related to pregnancy and delivery, leaving behind grieving families as well as urgent policy questions about how...

Most sex ed tells you how not to get pregnant… but what if you want to? In this episode of Crash Course Sex Ed, we’ll traverse the complex journey of getting pregnant, being pregnant, and going through childbirth—with all the strange...

Howcast - Learn how hypnosis can help during childbirth from clinical hypnotherapist Debbie Catz in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about sex after childbirth from childbirth expert Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video. Thumbnail: Minhas meninas by fabiogoveia

Howcast - Learn to find the right childbirth class from pregnancy doula Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video. Thumbnail: big bellies by Greencolander

Postpartum depression is more serious than the typical "baby blues" that can occur after childbirth. Learn how to identify this condition so you can treat it and spend more time enjoying your baby.

The US is full of countless ghost stories and reports of paranormal encounters. From ghosts dating back to colonial days to ghosts from the Golden Age of Hollywood, stories can be found in all corners of the country.



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The lower end of the uterus, where it joins and protrudes into the upper end of the vagina. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...

Dr. Neel Shah explores the reasons behind the dramatic increase in C-sections and the impact of hospital management on childbirth.

Explore Michelle Hartney’s powerful art project, 'Mother's Right', that confronts the high maternal mortality rate and birth practices in the U.S.

Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...

The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this...

The day is finally here! Your baby has arrived and you're officially a new parent! But how long until that new baby smell wears off and you're forced to return to work and find reliable childcare? Today Danielle looks at the history...

This video explains the anatomy and procedure of a Caesarean section (C-section) and how it has evolved over time. It also touches on the potential impact on the infant's microbiome.

This video showcases the work of community health workers in Bangladesh who are trying to reduce the number of women who die during childbirth. They identify pregnant women using simple urine tests and provide them with prenatal care,...

In the US, too many moms are dying around the time of childbirth. Every year, more than 700 mothers die from complications related to pregnancy and delivery, leaving behind grieving families as well as urgent policy questions about how...

I know you all read my recent NEJM study (and the AcademyHealth blog post I wrote about it). If you didn't, though, it's also the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage News!

This video showcases the unique and loving relationship of a polyamorous triad consisting of Buddy, Rose, and Lauren. They have been together for four years, raising their four sons as one family. They share the challenges and joys of...

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 14: A YOUNG mother has developed an incredibly rare water allergy after giving birth to her daughter. Cherelle Farrugia, 26, from Cardiff, Wales, breaks out into painful itchy hives whenever she comes into contact...