Fathers are often left mentally scarred after watching their children delivered, according to a new study.

Babies who are delivered by caesarean lack important bacteria, researchers say.

It was just like a tea party, were it not for the heavily pregnant hostess in the corner, puffing quietly through her contractions.

Helping babies start breathing immediately after birth if they need help may prevent newborn deaths, studies suggest.

Two brave male Dutch presenters volunteered to experience labour pains for a skit on their TV show.

With pre-term births on the rise across Europe, rates of serious disability are likely to increase, doctors say.

Women who choose to give birth at home are less likely to suffer from life-threatening bleeding, a study has found.

Some women who have caesarean section births may be able to leave hospital the next day, according to a study.