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The Most Uncomfortable Part of Birth Might Come Afterwards

Though rare, postpartum hemorrhage is serious — losing excessive amounts of blood after you’ve given birth is a leading cause of maternal mortality, according to the American College of Obstetricians ...

Historical Novelist Reveals She Gave Birth Without Pain Relief to See How Women Used to Suffer: 'Excruciating'

Sarah Dunant gave birth to her two children in 1987 and 1990, and her experience informed her portrayal of childbirth in her ...