Many women use hypnosis to ease the pain of childbirth. When it comes to using hypnosis during labor, the theory is this: If you're scared, your body will respond accordingly by producing adrenaline, ...

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Sydney’s devastated Jewish community gathered for the funeral of “Matilda Bee,” an ebullient, smiling 10-year-old girl.

Mercedes Wells begged nurses to listen. She was in active labor and in severe pain. However, instead of being treated, she was dismissed.

Yes. Nitrous oxide is safe for both you and your baby. It has been used worldwide for decades and does not slow labor or affect the baby’s breathing or Apgar scores. Some patients may feel dizzy, ...

*Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) has introduced legislation aimed at preventing hospitals from discharging women during active labor, particularly addressing the disproportionate risks Black women face in ...

Rep. Kelly's bill mandates Safe Discharge Labor Plans for women in active labor. Nurse and doctor involved in discharging Wells were terminated for their actions. The WELLS Act aims to address ...

A new bill will head to Congress to prevent women from being turned away or sent home from a hospital while in active labor, after a video circulated of a Black woman writhing in pain at an Indiana ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers including pain and uncertainty. Preparing yourself for the unexpected — to the best of your ability — and ...

Want to learn more? See our newsletter page here. (The Dallas Examiner) – A viral video recently revealed a Black woman in active labor sitting in the emergency waiting room triage, screaming and ...