Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Back labor pain often happens because the baby's head presses on the ...

T HE TEXTBOOKS are clear: in humans, pregnancy lasts an average of 40 weeks. But averages are just that. Many women find themselves at the end of that period without any sign of contractions. In those ...

Forceps marks on a newborn’s face can look worrying after delivery, especially when you’ve just met your baby for the first time. Most are temporary bruises or mild swelling that fade within days. In ...