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Unassisted childbirth is spreading online, but medical experts warn of severe maternal and neonatal risks that are often overlooked.

LOS ANGELES Pasadena mother Joya Roy comes from a medical family. Her father is professor of gynecology at USC. Her mother is a registered nurse. So it came as a bit of a surprise when Joya decided to ...

In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new podcast, The Birth Keepers, explores how a global network promoting unassisted childbirth has shaped women’s decisions​ around childbirth. One mother’s story ...

A mum who believes “the body takes care of itself” is set to have her second birth without any medical intervention – and is continuing to drink raw milk and eat raw beef liver during her pregnancy.

"In an ideal world, an unassisted childbirth wouldn’t have been our first choice, but it turned out to be the best decision we ever made," writes author Malcolm Kempt When the pandemic restrictions ...

A book about the power of the mind in childbirth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our ...