So you're having (or had) a C-section – congrats! You're one of about 32% of women who deliver this way, according to the latest report on births from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

Women who deliver their baby by cesarean section are less likely to suffer complications if sutures -- rather than staples -- are used to close the incision, a new study says. "This study clearly ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Recovering from a C-section usually takes around six weeks, and rest is crucial for healing. Walking and moving carefully help prevent blood clots and improve ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic pain is often seen in patients who receive a "Pfannenstiel" incision as part of a c-section or other operation, Dutch researchers report in the journal Obstetrics & ...

Racheal Ede is an experienced medical and health writer with an extensive health background as a medical laboratory scientist. She is passionate about helping people make informed medical decisions by ...

Every pregnant woman is concerned about the delivery of her baby. I am often asked the question "What if I need a c-section?" to which my typical response is: "Then you will have one!" This question ...

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 ...

The introduction of a policy to administer prophylactic antibiotics before incision compared with post-cord clamping during Caesarean section (C-section) was not associated with an increased risk of ...

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 ...

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 ...