Just 45 per cent of new mothers gave birth the natural way in 2000-2001, compared with 53 per cent in the three previous years, according to the Department of Health. The survey shows more women ...

A ‘natural’ or ‘normal’ birth can mean different things to different people. Pregnancy and birth are deeply personal experiences and language plays a significant role in shaping how we feel about our ...

The decision between a natural birth and a caesarean section (C-section) is one of the most important choices an expecting mother makes. While some births occur naturally, others require medical ...

Not just for preventing pregnancy but for menstrual irregularities too Natural birth control methods are intended to prevent pregnancy without the use of hormones. Common non-hormonal options ...

The woman alleges that her doctor "abandoned" the emergency C-section she wanted in order to continue natural delivery, while he claims he was not medically negligent.

Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. “While on hormonal birth control I noticed so many changes that I didn’t like ...

Looking for a more natural birth control method? You’ll want to know your options, what’s involved, and the drawbacks. The pull-out method is a form of birth control in which a man takes their ...