According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The ...

A new report says drug-related overdoses are now the leading cause of maternal death among residents in the Vancouver Coastal ...

In a country with one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, Black women are two-to-three times more ...

The National Black Doula Association discuss why they are important in preventing maternal mortality in Black women.

About 105 new Oregonians are born each day, on average. Welcome! Happy birthday to all 105 of you. Now, let’s take a moment ...

There are some clues in the age breakdown: The fertility rate for teenagers dropped by 7 percent from 2024’s figure, setting ...

Mecklenburg County sees improvements in infant mortality rates, yet health disparities endanger Black infants.

Charlotte doulas, mothers and health advocates spent Black Doula Day sounding the alarm, calling on state and local leaders to move from talking points to action after fresh data laid out stark racial ...

Maternity units and birthing centers are closing. Too many low-risk pregnancies end up with deliveries by C-section, and too ...