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

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 ...

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down misconceptions about C-sections. During her pregnancy with her first child, Emily Brown said she planned to have a natural, non-medicated birth. But the way ...

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 ...

C-sections are often spoken about with fear and judgment in families. Many myths label them as “easy” or “unsafe,” but the truth is far more nuanced. Understanding misconceptions helps expectant ...

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

Swelling usually subsides a few weeks after giving birth. Here are things you can do to try to help the swelling go down and feel more comfortable.

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Amanda Koop, of Michigan, watched her son being born via cesarean section. A hospital in Michigan is giving birthing parents a new way to stay connected during a cesarean section delivery. Spectrum ...

In recent years, Cesarean Section (CS) deliveries have become increasingly common, not just as a medical intervention but also as a source of income for many hospitals, including ours .

FILE - A doctor uses a hand-held Doppler probe on a pregnant woman to measure the heartbeat of the fetus, Dec. 17, 2021, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) From Philly and the Pa.