An epidural is the most common method used to deliver medication to ease intense labor pains. There is some suspicion that epidurals slow down the delivery process and prolong labor, but a new study ...

You've made it through nine(ish) months of pregnancy, and now the big day has arrived: Your baby's birthday! You might be eager to take on the stages of labor, or you may be nervous about what's to ...

Since the end of 2020, 124 rural hospitals have closed their maternity units or shared plans to close them before 2026 is over, representing a 12% reduction in rural labor and delivery services, ...

Ambulances from Cumberland and other counties in Centra's service area have to take women to Richmond, Charlottesville or ...