Experts say one way to avoid unnecessary C-sections is to choose a hospital with low rates for the procedure. But many states ...

A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...

Emergency C-sections are surgical procedures that typically lasts 5-10 minutes and are performed when a mother or baby's life ...

A Crowley mother discovered a radiopaque lap sponge marker was left inside her body following an emergency C-section in June, ...

Having a baby is one of the best moments in a mother’s life. While it brings immense joy, the toll it takes on the body cannot be neglected. If you’ve had a C-section, you’ll need extra care and more ...

Giving antibiotics before cesarean section surgery rather than just after the newborn’s umbilical cord is clamped cuts the infection rate at the surgical site in half, according to researchers at ...

Recovering from a C-section takes around 4-6 weeks. During that time, frequent walks, planks, and avoiding strenuous activity will speed you along.

Giving birth is one of the most taxing experiences a person can undergo. With the help of medical advancement, women can now ...

Amanda Koop, of Michigan, watched her son being born via cesarean section. A hospital in Michigan is giving birthing parents a new way to stay connected during a cesarean section delivery. Spectrum ...

Nua Surgical Ltd. secured €6.5 million ($6.9 million) in series A financing to support regulatory clearance in the U.S. and early commercialization of its Stericision C-section retractor. The device ...

The newborn porcupine explores his surroundings after being delivered via C-section at San Diego Zoo. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance In a first for the species, a porcupine mom gave birth ...