A bill that would establish a doula certification program is making its way through the state Senate. Sponsored by Sen.

Black mothers are three times as likely as white women to die in childbirth, and Black fetuses and infants die at rates far ...

As 2022 began, LaTasha battled familiar health challenges that she had faced during her last pregnancy: high blood pressure, ...

NC data shows labor and delivery and other women's services reduced or eliminated at rural hospitals, with negative health implications.

Research has shown that having access to a doula is associated with better birth outcomes, including fewer cesarean sections, fewer premature births and shorter labor. Doulas also provide ...

Cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training in rural areas are solutions proposed ...

Financial pressures on rural hospitals keep some North Carolina facilities from adequately serving pregnant women, new ...

Families residing in Georgia represent a wide variety of cultures, languages, and traditions. No matter the background, ...