The shape of your pelvis can have an impact on the ease (or difficulty) of vaginal birth. However, many other factors play a role, too. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis is a group of bones located in ...

Chances are that you’ve heard the expression “childbearing hips” before. Maybe someone used these words to describe your body shape or the shape of someone else. But considering how most women are ...

Q: Why do some people have their babies quickly and others seem to labor for days and days? A: Many factors come into play to determine how long a labor will last. Basically labor length is influenced ...

When a woman gives birth by cesarean section, a nationally accepted standard typically helps decide whether she’ll need the same procedure next time; but within the University of Maryland Medical ...