Although rates have plateaued in numerous countries they are on the rise in others. Maternal deaths fell from 339 fatalities per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 227 by 2015. However, this rate ...

A concerning trend of women giving birth without qualified medics risks "reversing ... She said having a doula present had been a great help, adding: "She was just amazing. She helped me with ...

Laura Shanley not only had her four children at home, but she birthed them without ... birth believers don't want a doctor or midwife present. Traditional medicine holds that a midwife or doctor ...

Save the Children has released a major report on maternal healthcare across the world, highlighting how many mothers are giving birth without proper support. Charity Save the Children has declared ...