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Pregnancy is often a time of high anxiety, but especially so during a pandemic. Get a doctor's opinion about home birth and Covid-19.

I’ve delivered thousands of babies, but I’m still always amazed at the ability of this baby’s big noggin to fit through that small space ...

It’s 3 a.m., and I’m startled awake by a phone call notifying me of two new admissions. I inhale a cup of hospital coffee that I pray ...

Whoever coined the term “Don’t cry over spilled milk” never knocked over a bottle of precious breast milk that has been painstakingly ...

Preparing for a baby can feel overwhelming for first time parents. The “to-do" list seems unending, the list of suggested items for ...

After a baby is born, while everyone else is focusing on the newborn, I begin my twelve-point inspection to make sure mom is healthy, part ...

As soon as visitors arrive in the delivery room, every family member rushes to capture a picture of the tiny newborn and debate which ...

My patient is lying on the operating table trembling with fear. The cold, clinical bustle of the OR can feel overwhelming, especially after ...

With the cesarean section (C-section) rate in the U.S. approaching a staggering 32%, more women are faced with the often difficult decision ...