Recent studies on women’s health have highlighted the continuing trend of excessive C-sections during childbirth, revealing ...

Round-the-clock fetal monitoring leads to unnecessary C-sections. But it’s used in nearly every birth because of business and ...

Every pregnancy journey and the birth experience are unique. You may plan for a normal delivery, but it can change to a ...

Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...

While a C-section is a very routine procedure, having one may come with a lot of confusion and perhaps even a bit of fear. That's totally normal! One thing you don't have to worry about, though? Your ...

Doctors recommend C-sections when a baby is turned the wrong way, to mothers who've already had a C-section, and in other specific circumstances. The two stages of the procedure — 5 to 15 minutes to ...

C-sections can save lives, but sometimes they're not needed, WHO says. Stephanie Dulli, right, is pictured after her C-section. Courtesy Stephanie Dulli — -- Stephanie Dulli knew she needed a ...

Women born by cesarean section were 11% more likely to be obese and had a 46% higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study ...

Whether you have a c-section or a vaginal birth, both are to be applauded. Growing a baby and then delivering it is no mean feat, and many women's bodies will forever bear the signs of pregnancy and ...