James Goadsby and colleagues report that risk-stratified scheduled birth at term reduces the incidence of pre-eclampsia without increasing emergency caesarean section or neonatal morbidity.1 Although ...

C-sections account for 31.8 percent of births and the rate is rising sharply. But the decision to have a vaginal birth after Cesarean, often referred to as VBAC, is far less common. Gina ...

The caesarean section also called C-Section is a surgical procedure to aid the delivery of a baby. The fascinating history of caesarean deliveries goes back to historic times. The word "Cesarean" ...

Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...

The prevalence of caesarean section has increased globally in recent decades. While the World Health Organisation suggests that the procedure should be performed in less than 15% of births to prevent ...

Breast-feeding may compensate for the reduced transmission of maternal microbes during Caesarean section compared with natural birth, according to a new observational study led by the University of ...

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 ...