A third of babies born in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section, and researchers estimate that about half of those surgeries are medically unnecessary. A number of hospitals have taken steps to ...

Caesarean deliveries, or C-sections, can either be planned or the result of complications during labour. Either way, experts say women should know what this type of birth entails. In April 2018, the ...

Preparing for a planned C-section requires you to focus on both your mind and body. With the right steps, you can ease anxiety, build strength, and feel confident about your birthing experience. From ...

The choice to go for a cesarean section or a vaginal birth depends on health complications, medical needs and personal preferences. While both the procedures have their own pros and cons, often ...

A planned C-section isn’t just an easy option. Many mums choose it for medical, personal, or emotional reasons. If you’re thinking about an elective C-section, understanding what it involves can help ...

A regionalwomen's health agency saystheNew Brunswick government should call aninquiry into the high rates of caesarean sections across the province. Half the babies born in the province's northwest in ...

Cincinnati Zoo officials say five cheetah cubs born after a rare C-section procedure are getting around-the-clock critical care in the zoo’s nursery. The zoo’s director of animal health says it’s only ...

New Delhi: Seeing a rise in caesarean deliveries in India -- from 8.5 per cent in 2005 to 21.5 per cent in 2021 -- which is well above WHO-recommended levels, researchers are calling for policy ...