Similarly, a survey in Australia revealed that women reported feeling dehumanized, violated, and powerless during childbirth due to obstetric violence. The study highlighted issues such as ...

Some women experience less pain during childbirth due to a genetic variant, KV6.4, which acts like a natural epidural, ...

Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) and perineal trauma are significant complications that can occur during childbirth, particularly during vaginal deliveries. These injuries can lead to both ...

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. All research articles in BMC Pregnancy and ...

Women with childbirth-related PTSD preferred all services less vs. those without postpartum PTSD. Women with general PTSD preferred direct and delayed communication. Treatment and counseling ...

Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during their ...