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 ...

For moms who delivered their first baby via Cesarean section, they may wonder if it’s safe to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean or VBAC birth. Having a conversation with your trusted OB-GYN ...

When Crystal Gardner needed an urgent C-section, a raging snowstorm had her doctor stranded miles away. But he was determined to find a way to help her! Here, they share their story with Woman's ...

C-section Delivery Risks: Cases of C-section delivery are increasing rapidly in India. Why do doctors insist on it, and what harm can it cause to the mother and child? C- section Delivery Research: ...

One mom called the "gentle" C-section experience "amazing." — -- When Tara Martinez gave birth to her second child, she was able to watch the birth and have immediate skin-to-skin contact with ...

SEATTLE — What's normally supposed to be an emergency procedure is now becoming more common than ever. The World Health Organization estimates that cesarean section (C-section) deliveries will be used ...

In the journey to motherhood, the focus often shifts to how a baby is born rather than what truly matters, safety and wellbeing. Understanding the medical realities behind C-sections and vaginal ...

"I need to know if postpartum hormones are messing with my emotions or if I have a valid reason to be hurt." There's no correct way to give birth. Whether you opt for a cesarean section, forgo drugs, ...