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 ...

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...

When finalising their birth plans, expectant parents are often faced with the question of whether they should opt for natural birth or C-section. Image credit: Aditya Romansa on Unsplash Every ...

The effects of cesarean delivery on the newborn microbiota appear to vary according to sex. A research team coordinated by INRAE has demonstrated this in a mouse model, showing increased ...

New research suggests that mothers who give birth by C-section (cesarean delivery) are more likely to have two major problems afterward: severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily activities, and a ...