A young mom's labor was normal — and then her heart stopped

Jennifer Choate's pregnancy turned into an unimaginable fight to survive after a rare complication stopped her heart.

• Oct 11, 2025

Average age of moms giving birth in U.S. rises to nearly 30 years old

Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.

• Jun 13, 2025

Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications

Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.

• Apr 5, 2025

Florida hospital hosts baby shower for pregnant mom after weeks of care

Soon-to-be mother Kelly Herrera has been a patient ever since her water broke prematurely at a little over 21 weeks into her pregnancy.

• Dec 1, 2024

Gender-neutral baby names are on the rise. Here are the top 10 for 2024.

Gender-neutral baby names like Dylan, Avery and Logan are on the rise, according to data from baby name website names.org.

• Jun 25, 2024

Preterm births are on the rise. A doctor shares what to know.

Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of health complications, and the CDC says the preterm birth rate is up 12% since 2014.

• Jan 31, 2024

New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria

Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.

• May 29, 2023