In an attempt to answer this evolutionary question, scientists have been looking at how ancient members of the human family tree gave birth. Human-like relatives two million years ago had it ...

The tattoos were likely associated with Bes, the ancient Egyptian god who protected women and children, especially during childbirth. One of the most important features of the site was the Great ...

Aztec adults also firmly believed in the divine supervision of childbirth, and that from the moment of conception, a fetus’s healthy development depended on the will of the gods. Aztec society ...

Naoli Vinaver travels the world instructing on natural childbirth methods. She has helped deliver more than 4000 babies in her 40 years as a midwife. She says ancient rituals and therapies can ...