Childbirth is no walk in the park—no matter how your baby is delivered. There is a stigma around Cesarean deliveries, or c-sections, that incorrectly assumes they are “the easy way out,” but that is ...

Caesarean section births have been ticking upward in recent years after a decade of gradual declines. But the number of repeat C-sections – people who have them for subsequent deliveries – is falling.

ATLANTA — Rates of primary cesarean delivery vary by hospital laborist, even in the same institution, according to findings presented here at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2016 Pregnancy ...

In many parts of the world, rates of cesarean delivery are too high, and growing. We need to understand the potential consequences. In the UK, for instance, about one-quarter of babies are born by ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cesarean delivery increased CVD hospital readmission risk vs. vaginal delivery. The strongest CVD risk for women ...

Cesarean delivery linked to hysterectomy complications Women with at least 1 previous cesarean delivery have an increased risk of complications when undergoing a hysterectomy. Women who have had at ...

Becoming a parent is widely regarded as one of the most joyous milestones for any couple, and especially for the woman. However, fear and confusion about the delivery and childbirth process are also ...

Constipation after a cesarean delivery may occur due to changes in dietary intake, dehydration, or hesitation to defecate due to pain following the procedure. Symptoms of constipation can include hard ...

Rates of cesarean delivery are rising globally. They now account for more than 30% of births in the United States. As a result, more women than ever face the decision of whether they should attempt a ...