What began as a determined plan for a natural birth turned into an unforgettable delivery in grandma’s truck for Lake L.A. mom Sandi Mendoza, whose daughter was born on the floor of the pickup ...

A Los Angeles mother unexpectedly gave birth to her baby girl on the floor of a pickup truck after failing to make it to the hospital. Sandi Mendoza, 27, went into labor with her third child at her ...

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth. Unlike midwives or obstetricians, ...

Some women may choose to experience childbirth as a natural event, using no medications at all. Instead, they use techniques like controlled breathing for pain or relaxation. The mother feels like she ...

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...

A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

A Los Angeles woman gave birth to her third child, a baby girl, on the floor of her mother's pickup truck Sandi Mendoza planned without an epidural and asked her mom to drive her to the hospital "My ...