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Asia
Most East Asians believe childbearing is women’s choice, not obligation: survey
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that societal pressure on women to have children is waning in East Asia, reflecting broader shifts in...
Carl Samson
Health
North Carolina mom born on leap day gives birth to daughter on leap day
A physician in North Carolina delivered her daughter on Feb. 29, the same day she was born 40 years ago. How it happened: Dr. Kai Sun, a rhe...
Bryan Ke
China
Chinese couple aims to have 12 children with 12 different zodiac signs
A Chinese couple with nine children is planning to have three more so that each of their children has a different sign of the zodiac. About ...
Lifestyle
South Korean milestone as married lesbian couple welcomes first child via IVF
Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth when the couple welcomed their daughter Rani on Aug.30 ...
Ryan General
Events
This Asian baby is New York City’s first baby of 2023
An Asian couple gave birth to New York City’s first baby of 2023. Brooklyn couple Dexin and Holly Zhang welcomed their first son Kingsley Me...
Chinese woman’s quest for successful childbirth despite 26 miscarriages sparks criticism
A Chinese mother who gave birth after 26 miscarriages faced online criticism after the hospital released her story. Her 26th miscarriage o...
Iris Jung
News
GoFundMe created for Filipino mom who passed away ‘bringing new baby boy into this world’
A GoFundMe page was created for a Filipino mother of three who passed away during childbirth in Lakewood, Calif. What happened: MariCris Mo...
Thy Nguyen
Videos
Men Scream Like Girls at the Mall After Experiencing the Pain of Childbirth
Videos of men screaming in agony at “childbirth bars” in China have once again graced the internet. “Delivery Bars” ...
Editorial Staff
Indian Man Sues Parents for Giving Birth to Him ‘Without His Consent’
A 27-year-old Indian man is planning to sue his parents for giving birth to him without his proper consent in what is now being regarded as ...
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