An epidural involves placing a tube (catheter) into the lower back, into a small space below the spinal cord.

Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective co...

A broken bone can be a big deal in people who have osteoporosis and a broken bone can also be a common occurrence.

Breathing through delivery pain sounds good, but will that Lamaze class really help you manage the pain during labor? What's an epidural rea...

There is no cure for SB because the nerve tissue cannot be replaced or r123ired.

Every 45 minutes in America, someone has a stroke often for the second or third time. This video explores what happens during a brain attack...

While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, l...

Researchers and health care providers use the term neural tube defects to describe one important category of birth defects.

Folic Acid is a B vitamin which is found naturally in leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, and whole grains. Folate and folic acid are in...

Cesarean delivery takes about 45 to 60 minutes. It takes place in an operating room.