In a recording of the hearing obtained by ProPublica, the laboring patient Cherise Doyley called it “the craziest thing I’ve ...

Cherise Doyley was forced to attend a court hearing from her hospital bed — with no legal representation — because she did ...

One labor and delivery nurse is sharing information that she says could help women ensure they're receiving proper care when giving birth at a hospital. Jen Hamilton, a mom of two and author of “Birth ...

Patients with eligible insurance, including Medicaid, can access on-staff doulas who provide labor support. That includes ...

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery the ...

From doulas to delivery room policies, here’s how local hospitals support different birth preferences—and how to choose the right fit for your family.