childbirth

November 26, 2023

A woman wearing a surgical mask and stethoscope smiles at a laughing patient.

Delivering hope

A UW program works to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and other underserved community members.


September 1, 2000

Special delivery

In the debate over Caesarean sections, researchers are finally considering women's health. What they've found so far could be troubling.


September 1, 1997

Nurse midwives keep cost, Caesarean rates lower, study finds

Low-risk women who choose nurse midwives for their deliveries have fewer Caesarean sections, a UW study found.