Just a few decades ago, the idea of having kids in your 40s was nearly unheard of. Nowadays, though, having kids in your 40s is fairly standard. More and more couples consider waiting to have kids in ...

A woman in custody at the Johnson County Jail says she gave birth in her cell after she was denied proper care by staff. Victoria Boldon, 27, told KERA News during a phone call Saturday her baby was ...

A CDC report released in April 2025 shows U.S. birthrates continued to decline in 2023. For the first time, parents aged 40 and older gave birth at higher rates than teens. Experts point to fertility ...

Editor’s note: This story has been adjusted to clarify that Mothering Justice was part of a coalition of organizations behind the “MI Momnibus” bills. Tamika Jackson’s heart stopped beating while she ...

Cardi B casts her umbilical cord into gold jewelry after giving birth to her fourth baby, her first with boyfriend Stefon ...

Wild and extreme places where people have survived giving birth.

News broke last week that the Trump administration is looking into policies to increase the birth rate, including giving a $5,000 “baby bonus” to every parent who gives birth. “Sounds like a good idea ...

A woman refused to give a copy of her teenage son’s birth certificate to his grandmother due to feeling suspicious of her motives. The mom of the 16-year-old boy explained on Reddit how her own mother ...

Pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting can bring a mix of joy, stress, and profound change. You don’t have to navigate it on your own. I am a pre-licensed mental health counseling ...