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

Researchers say inducing labor a week or two early reduces the chances of needing a cesarean delivery. It’s also better for the health of the mother and the baby. Share on Pinterest A cesarean ...

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 ...

Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving ...

The type of anesthesia a woman receives during a cesarean delivery can play a big role in reducing her risk for postpartum depression, new research suggests. Regional anesthesia may be better for a ...

Moms who deliver naturally may be more responsive to their newborn's cries than women who deliver via cesarean section , a study shows. But experts caution that women who have C-sections should not ...

New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop ...

How much do you know about a Cesarean section? Maybe you know someone who had the surgical procedure after complications during childbirth that required a baby to be delivered as soon as possible. Or ...

Sex post-C-section isn't smoother than post-vaginal birth, even though there's likely less tearing. Pregnancy puts pressure on the pelvic floor, and birth shifts hormones that affect sexual function.

Fanchon Turnbull Stults was a first-time mom, excitedly planning for her baby boy, when halfway through her pregnancy she learned he was in a breech position. Breech babies, babies who are angled butt ...

Among women who delivered by C-section, 68.9 percent conceived within the next three years, compared with 76.7 percent of women who delivered vaginally. By Nicholas Bakalar Women have lower rates of ...