TORONTO (CTV Network) — Researchers of a new study that looked at more than 1.3 million deliveries in Canada are calling for childbirth guidelines to be reviewed after finding that the use of forceps ...

Canada has an alarmingly high rate of forceps use during childbirth and a correspondingly high number of preventable injuries to mothers, according to recently published research from an international ...

A McMaster University-led analysis published in the BMJ on Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Canada that have been documented for over a decade without ...

Amy Dawes suffered permanent injuries after a forceps birth. Now she's raising awareness. Amy has written at length about the traumatic delivery on her blog, the Mummy Manifesto. “I knew nothing about ...

Texas parents to sue doctor and start Facebook campaign to end use of forceps. Rachel Melancon and her fiance Allen Coats allege their daughter Olivia Marie died after a forceps delivery that crushed ...

Birth injuries are life-altering events that affect parents and the baby who must grow up with challenging symptoms. These injuries manifest in many different forms, and it’s important for families to ...

Birth injuries are a sensitive and often misunderstood topic. Any myths and misinformation can make an already bad situation worse, as they can cause confusion, delay necessary treatment, and prevent ...

This blog discusses events in Call the Midwife Season 13 Episode 1. The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. Welcome back Call the Midwife—I have missed you! It is ...

There were more than 50,000 home births in the United States last year. That marked the highest total since at least 1990 and a 12% increase from 2020. Though home births are becoming more common, ...

Canada has an alarmingly high rate of forceps use during childbirth and a correspondingly high number of preventable injuries to mothers, according to recently published research from an international ...