IN THE middle of the twentieth century, it seems fitting to review the status of cesarean section and some of the newer trends concerning it. Its use and abuse have covered pages of medical ...

Researchers say inducing labor a week or two early reduces the chances of needing a cesarean delivery. It’s also better for the health of the mother and the baby. Share on Pinterest A cesarean ...

A hernia is when a part of the body protrudes or pushes through another part of the body where it shouldn’t. In rare cases, it can be a complication of a cesarean section (C-section). A cesarean ...

To the Editor: In the case of rupture of the uterus published in the Maternal Welfare column in the November 1 issue of the Journal we were surprised to find the statement, "This case illustrates ...

Reducing the rate of cesarean sections among women considered at low risk for delivery by that method is a goal of Healthy People 2030. Prior research suggests that perinatal mood and anxiety ...

Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...