There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.

Is that your water breaking, or did you just pee? A midwife explains the signs of early labor and when it's time to call your provider.

You know how important sleep is for both you and your child. A midwife shares how to navigate your baby's changing sleep phases.

Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

A driver’s license is a symbol of freedom, an indicator that a teen is ready to hit the road and go wherever he or she wants to go. Unfortunately, for too many teens, driving can be deadly. Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for teens in the United States.

South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.