Most women can't imagine giving birth without the help of a midwife or doula – and it turns out mice are the same. Researchers have discovered that rodents step in if they notice a pregnant friend ...

If you've heard or come across the term free birth, or unassisted birth, in parenting communities recently, you might be wondering why anyone would want to give birth without any medical support.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We connected with midwives and other birth professionals to help us understand the appeal of free birth—and why its risky. Free ...