Many expecting parents who consider a possible cesarean delivery — also known as a C-section — have concerns about how it might affect their ability to breastfeed. This is totally understandable. Will ...

The U.S. has about 10,000 births per day, and about 32% of those births are via cesarean section, or C-section.

As exciting as pregnancy can be, it’s also full of quite a few aches and pains — none more well-known than labor and delivery. No matter how you deliver your baby, you should be proud that you made it ...

Recovering from a major surgery like a C-section is not easy, but for mothers who have young children at home, these challenges are compounded. Finding time to rest and heal can feel impossible at ...

“Heidi, can we talk about C-section healing and all the must-knows and must-haves for recovery? I'm scheduled for one and just want to have an idea of what to expect!” Most moms-to-be learn pretty ...

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 ...

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 ...