childbirth

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Ms. Saxbe uncovers clues about how maternal and paternal brains are restructured by childbirth, correlated to a “stronger attunement” with infants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Before modern medicine, however, there were limits to how large an infant's head could become before childbirth became dangerously difficult for both mother and child.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century on orders of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Like far too many women across this country, I know what it feels like to come through childbirth carrying both physical and emotional scars.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

What if Emma did not survive this pregnancy and childbirth?

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman