More black fathers take active roles in the birth process thanks to new programs and advocacy

As the medical community works to combat the Black maternal health crisis, there are growing efforts to get more Black fathers involved.
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Birth: It's a tight squeeze for chimpanzees, too

According to a new study, chimpanzees, like humans, must contend with a confined bony birth canal when giving birth. In humans, the problem was exacerbated by our unique form of upright walking since ...
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Study shows birth is a tight squeeze for chimpanzees, too

According to a new study, chimpanzees, like humans, must contend with a confined bony birth canal when giving birth. In humans, the problem is exacerbated by our unique form of upright walking, since ...
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Weighing your birth options: Natural vs. surgical

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...
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4 Fetal Positions in the Womb, Which is Best for Childbirth?

Before 36 weeks of pregnancy, you don’t need to worry about the position of the fetus in the womb upside down or breech . This is because the baby will continue to move and rotate in your stomach. The ...
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Birth: It’s a tight squeeze for chimpanzees, too

3D simulation of the birth canal of chimpanzees with (B) the fetal head in a fully extended position, the typical head alignment in apes, and (C) the fetal head in a fully flexed position, the usual ...