British model Iskra Lawrence knew her unmedicated water birth would be painful. But what came as a surprise was the tremendous relief she felt after delivering the placenta. “It’s the best feeling in ...

As I packed my hospital bag ahead of the birth of my second baby in 2013, there was something I was determined to fit in there alongside those newborn sleepsuits and sugary snacks to get me through ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vick Hope and Calvin Harris have welcomed their first child in the most intimate and unconventional way. The couple's baby boy, ...

For some mothers, the placenta has deep cultural meaning. Asking about it during pregnancy could prevent avoidable distress.

First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. Our grandson was born at home in what his mother calls an accidental home ...

First, having a baby at home was how everyone gave birth. Then it became a thing of the past and undeveloped countries. Then it was the domain of back-to-the-land types, followed by the celebrities ...