Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it’s worth brushing up on the basics of C-sections so you’ll be prepared in case you have to have one. Credit...Lily Padula Supported by By Katherine ...

Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving ...

You’re probably aware that when it comes to giving birth, you have two main options: a vaginal delivery or cesarean section, aka C-section. But you've also probably heard the term “emergency C-section ...

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

Recovering from a C-section takes around 4-6 weeks. During that time, frequent walks, planks, and avoiding strenuous activity will speed you along.

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

A cesarean delivery, commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby from the abdomen of a pregnant woman. This is an alternative to the more common vaginal delivery.

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Women born by cesarean section were 11% more likely to be obese and had a 46% higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study ...