Thousands of crowns a month. Parental benefits will be available even before childbirth
The article discusses the new parental benefit system in Czechia, allowing parents to receive financial assistance even before the birth of their child.
Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives
A childbirth simulator named Mama Anne is revolutionizing midwifery training by allowing students to practice deliveries in a controlled environment.
Ieva Zasimauskaitė Shocked by Sad News About Maternity Homes: “Incomprehensible”
Lithuanian artist Ieva Zasimauskaitė expresses her disappointment over the closure of a beloved maternity home, prioritizing personal connection and comfort during childbirth.
During free birth, measures that can save the child will be unavailable within the time frame they are effective
The article challenges claims made about the impact of modern pain relief methods during childbirth on newborns' respiratory patterns, arguing that outdated information was referenced.
Women's health and childbirth are political issues because they concern gender, power, and control
The article discusses how women's health and childbirth are intertwined with issues of gender, power, and political control.
Horrific crime: man committed the unimaginable in a childbirth home
A young man shot his wife shortly after she gave birth at a hospital in Homewood, Alabama, before turning the gun on himself.
A Defense for Midwives
Experienced midwives shared their insights regarding challenging childbirth cases in Norwegian hospitals, addressing the evolving expectations of birthing women.
Suffocated by a piece of food at 11 months old. The mother was hospitalized for childbirth
A tragic incident occurred in Turin where an 11-month-old baby suffocated on food while his mother was in the hospital giving birth to twins.
Doctors missed Gia’s UTI after childbirth. The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds
A coroner's inquest determined that the death of Gia Lam, a Vietnamese Australian woman, from sepsis after childbirth was preventable due to the failure to diagnose her urinary tract infection and provide appropriate interpreter services.
Director of the Ministry of Finance proposes an almost €20,000 childbirth bonus – does not support it himself
In Finland, experts are discussing potential financial incentives, such as a childbirth bonus, to encourage higher birth rates amid declining numbers.
In our story, there is one hero: the maternity department at Rikshospitalet
This article discusses the critical role of the maternity department at Rikshospitalet in ensuring safe childbirth and addresses the growing concerns surrounding birth and maternal healthcare in Norway.
V. Žvagulio's wife opened up about childbirth and the first month of being a mother: 'It’s not easy emotionally'
G. Žvagulė shared her experiences of childbirth and the challenges of her first month as a mother on social media.
After giving birth, she had excess skin on her stomach. By removing it, she regained her confidence
A woman regained her self-confidence after having excess skin on her stomach removed following childbirth.
Oriana Sabatini spoke for the first time after becoming a mom to Gia: how childbirth was, the meaning behind the name, and motherhood
Oriana Sabatini shares her experience of becoming a mother for the first time, discussing the birth of her daughter Gia and her feelings regarding motherhood.
Woman gives birth in e-rickshaw after not receiving ambulance
A woman in Godda, Jharkhand, gives birth in an e-rickshaw after failing to receive an ambulance despite multiple calls.
Investigator helps with childbirth and baby is born in a police station in south São Paulo
A civil police investigator in São Paulo assisted a woman in labor at the police station, leading to the birth of a healthy baby boy in the parking lot.
Medical Miracle: Woman Born Without a Vagina and Cervix Gives Birth Naturally
A UK woman born without a vagina and cervix has achieved a natural childbirth, despite initial medical assumptions suggesting natural conception was improbable.
In Latvia, 240 mothers have ten or more children – one even has 16
In Latvia, a report reveals that 240 mothers have ten or more children, with the highest number of children for a single mother being 16.
Eight days of home support after giving birth: this is the Kraamzorg system, the model of support for new mothers in the Netherlands
The Kraamzorg system in the Netherlands provides new mothers with eight days of professional in-home support following childbirth, focusing on clinical monitoring, health education, emotional assistance, and practical help.
Mum says under £35 serum 'has helped my hair grow so much since having a baby'
A mother shares how a budget-friendly hair serum has significantly improved her hair growth after childbirth, coinciding with a Mother's Day promotion.
Banning 'body without childbirth': What is the problem? The irrationality of the state restricting women's ways of living
The article discusses the historical state interventions in reproductive rights in Japan, focusing on recent judicial decisions regarding forced sterilizations and the controversial 'Maternal Protection Law.'
Mother who gave birth in a hospital in Marabá, PA, dies of pneumonia after seeking care four times
A 33-year-old mother from Marabá, Brazil, died of pneumonia after seeking medical attention four times at a local hospital following childbirth.
Content Creator Cassia Shakti candidly discusses postnatal recovery: I felt slight pain during the last 15 minutes of walking
Cassia Shakti shares her postnatal experiences, particularly her ongoing pubic symphysis pain, which has affected her daily life after childbirth.
Baby born inside a car at the hospital entrance in Campos, RJ
A baby was delivered inside her family's car at the entrance of a hospital in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, as her mother couldn't reach the maternity ward in time.
Ghana: 1,000 Women Die During Childbirth Last Year - GHS
Nearly 1,000 women died during childbirth in Ghana last year, exceeding the WHO targets for maternal mortality.
3000 PLN regardless of income. Record childbirth allowance in Podlasie
The municipality of Wysokie Mazowieckie in Poland offers a one-time childbirth allowance of 3000 PLN regardless of income to parents of newborns.
Singapore has gone to great lengths to boost its fertility rate. Why hasn't it worked?
Despite decades of incentives to encourage childbirth, Singapore's fertility rate continues to decline, reaching a historic low in 2025.
Birth rates plummeted after the closure of the maternity ward
Since the closure of the maternity ward in Sollefteå in 2017, the number of newborns in the municipality has decreased by 35%.
Searching for a Marriage Partner in the Park, Money is the Key: The Chinese Government's Sense of Crisis and Strengthened Support
The article discusses a new initiative by the Chinese government aimed at supporting marriage and childbirth in response to a declining birth rate, as observed through parents actively seeking marriage partners for their children in Beijing parks.
Dad delivers own baby during high-risk labour after midwife leaves room in panic
A father had to deliver his own baby at a hospital in Oxford after a midwife panicked and left the room during a high-risk labor situation.
Ellie Goulding gives birth to second child and shares adorable first picture
Ellie Goulding has welcomed her second child, sharing the news on Instagram along with a photo of her newborn daughter.
Ekiti court sentences fake doctor to death by hanging
A quack nurse in Ekiti, Nigeria has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a woman during childbirth and for impersonating a medical professional.
Death of mother and child in home childbirth: regional court maintains prison sentences
The Zemgale regional court has upheld a nearly three-year prison sentence for individuals accused of causing a mother and child's death during home childbirth.
– Why did no one see the panic in my eyes?
Many women in Norway face disappointing childbirth experiences despite the country being one of the safest for giving birth, with personal accounts highlighting issues in care.
Magdalena Andersson on her childbirth: 'Serious consequences'
Magdalena Andersson criticizes the Swedish government's cuts to women's healthcare, sharing her own traumatic childbirth experiences.
Heli Juvakka's birthing decision surprised others: did not want to go to Helsinki but traveled to Kotka
Heli Juvakka chose to give birth in Kotka instead of Helsinki, citing logistical and emotional advantages.
Queen Urraca, pioneer of female empowerment, died in childbirth on International Women's Day 900 years ago
Queen Urraca, a trailblazer for women's empowerment, died giving birth on International Women's Day, 900 years ago.
Should parents be able to opt out of life-saving measures on behalf of their child?
The article discusses the controversy surrounding free childbirth and whether parents should be allowed to forgo life-saving medical measures for their newborns during birth.
If there is still someone sitting here, stand up. And everyone scream. What Florence + The Machine brought to Prague
Florence + The Machine's recent concert in Prague intertwined themes of womanhood and trauma, particularly focusing on experiences tied to childbirth and loss.
In Uusimaa, the baby boom is so intense that midwives are running out: this is how the evening goes in Espoo
Uusimaa is currently experiencing a significant increase in births, leading to overburdened midwives and hospital resources in Espoo.
China promotes 'positive marriage views' while suppressing criticism of patriarchal culture
China is intensifying policies to promote marriage and childbirth in response to declining birth rates, but online repression against criticisms of patriarchal culture is causing public backlash.
Live Broadcasting: The Status of Mothers in the Labor Market
A breakfast meeting on the status of mothers in the labor market will be held in Iceland, highlighting the impact of childbirth on mothers' income and pensions.
Doctor gave birth in a moving car and used a dishcloth to cover the baby
A Brazilian obstetrician delivered her own baby in a moving car on the way to the hospital, using a dishcloth to keep the newborn warm.
Mass stranding of whales on Scottish beach caused by loyalty to their pod, report finds
A report revealed that the mass stranding of 55 whales on the Isle of Lewis was due to their social behavior and loyalty to their pod, primarily following a female in distress during childbirth.
Doctor investigated after complaint of obstetric violence in Ji-Paraná, RO
A doctor in Ji-Paraná, Brazil, is under investigation by the local health department following a complaint of obstetric violence made by a young woman regarding disrespectful treatment during her mother’s childbirth.
'I'm an obstetrician and gave birth myself': Doctor delivers baby in car on the way to the hospital in Ceará; video
A Brazilian obstetrician unexpectedly delivered her own baby in a car while rushing to the hospital, and the moment has since gone viral on social media.
'I went for routine pregnancy scan - then found out I have rare cancer'
A pregnant woman discovered she had a rare and aggressive form of cancer during a routine scan, leading to a delay in treatment until after childbirth.
Nutrition During Pregnancy: 'Without Sugar and Wheat, Delivery Takes Four to Six Hours'
Frank Louwen, the head of obstetrics at the University Hospital Frankfurt, discusses how dietary choices, particularly the avoidance of sugar and wheat, can significantly affect the duration of childbirth.
Midwife for 40 years: Always tells mothers to follow their hearts
A midwife with 40 years of experience encourages mothers to trust their instincts during childbirth.
Childbirth scene in 'Three Graces' raises doubts and exposes the use of hyper-realistic baby with AI
The childbirth scene in 'Three Graces' has sparked debate about whether a real baby or digital effects were used, highlighting the use of hyper-realistic models and visual effects in film production.