But currently in the United States, about 32% of babies are delivered by C-section — which means there's about a 1 in 3 chance of having to go that route.[1]#1 While any surgery should be taken ...

Then, together, you will decide on the best plan: continue labor or have a C-section. Sometimes, problems develop so quickly a C-section needs to be done as an emergency operation. In that case ...

A mum has revealed the horror of giving birth 11 weeks before her due date – after terrifying symptoms put her life at risk.

Dr. Manjusha Goel further explained when and how new mothers can start working out: First 48 hours post-delivery: In the first 24 hours after surgery, mothers may still feel the effects of spinal ...

"There's a common misconception that your pelvic floor is 'safe' if you have a C-section, but you actually can have some things going on with pelvic floor as well," Harris said. "It's certainly ...

However, most C-section deliveries were performed in private hospitals, officials said. A few decades ago, only two to three out of every 100 pregnant women were reported to have conditions like ...

Pregnant women should have open and honest discussions with their doctors about the risks and benefits of both vaginal delivery and C-section. Understanding the potential benefits and risks of ...

Planned Caesarean sections have taken place for the first time in almost seven years at the largest hospital in Moray. Three ...

In too many hospitals, childbirth has become a business decision. Across the country, C-section rates have soared to levels that far exceed global recommendations. According to the National Family ...

Preterm birth and low birth weight: Babies conceived too soon after a C-section have a higher risk of being born prematurely, which can lead to breathing difficulties, weak immune systems ...

"Did you know you have fibroids?" That was the first thing I heard when I went for my first ultrasound after finding out I ...