Giving Birth

Nameberry has released the list of the most popular baby names so far this year. Find out what baby names parents are loving in 2020.

Having a baby is scary and stressful – being pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic makes it that much worse. Here's what you need to know about having a baby during coronavirus.

Having a baby is scary and stressful – being pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic makes it that much worse. Here's what you need to know about having a baby during coronavirus.

Under the new gender-neutral parental leave policy, mothers and fathers get the same amount of paid time off. Learn more about it and get details on U.S. policies, too.

Water birth is an intriguing option for many expectant mothers, drawing interest for the pain-reducing effect of warm water and other reported benefits during labor. Limited research on its safety has kept it from becoming...

A new program in metro Detroit – the first of its kind in Michigan – is offering placenta donation. Learn about this local program and why placenta donation is beneficial.

What was popular and just plain weird in 2019? Discover the latest baby name trends – and get some inspiration.

Find out how the programs offered through Michigan's Home Visiting Initiative could help you or someone you know – and which ones to consider.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Here, two local moms share their stories and offer advice to those who have suffered a miscarriage. Plus, a local doctor gives insight on this common occurrence.

Need some one-on-one time with your partner before baby arrives? Steal some time away at one of these babymoon destinations in Michigan.

Cesarean sections have come a long way, from 'gentle' approaches to quicker recoveries to terminology like 'belly births.' Here's a look at what to expect with a C-section in metro Detroit.

A member of Detroit's national ball club is about to begin a whole new sport: fatherhood! Buck Farmer chats about getting prepared for the biggest game of his life.