Congratulations, you’re expecting! This exciting time includes a lot of changes for you, as well as planning for the arrival of your baby and the not-so-distant future. It can also mean lots of ...

Doctors recommend C-sections when a baby is turned the wrong way, to mothers who've already had a C-section, and in other specific circumstances. The two stages of the procedure — 5 to 15 minutes to ...

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 ...

A C-section may not have been part of your birth plan. Many women are thrilled with the outcome—healthy baby, healthy mom—while others are hesitant to go through delivery again after a particularly ...

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 ...

Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...