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 ...

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 ...

As we mark Cesarean Section Day, we celebrate the women whose birth stories unfolded inside an operating room—stories marked by courage. A C-section may be a medical procedure, but for countless moms, ...

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

It is commonly believed that a woman who has undergone a c-section delivery will have to opt for the same method while giving birth to her next child. But medical experts are trying to dispel this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hospitals participating in collaboratives to support vaginal birth saw a decrease in low-risk, first-time ...

Labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates, according to new research published in the journal Nursing Outlook. "Our findings highlight how crucial ...

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 ...