Caesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern ...

If that number feels high for you, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization says the acceptable rate is only 10-15%.

There is no evidence to support postulated associations between mode of delivery and subsequent maternal sexual enjoyment or frequency of intercourse, according to a new study from the University of ...

In Bengal, The Figure Is As High As 88%: Family Health Survey ...

The amount of women having cesarean section births has almost doubled since 2000, according to a new study. Maria Pasquini is a Senior News Editor for PEOPLE, covering Human Interest. She has been ...

Cherise Doyley was forced to appear in Zoom court from her hospital bed, while in active labor, because she refused to have a C-section. A judge ruled the hospital could perform the surgery in an ...

Globally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 -- from 12% to 21% of all births. While the life-saving surgery is still unavailable for ...

Caesarean deliveries are on the rise. Nearly three in 10 babies born in the United States are now delivered by C-section. Most are performed at the discretion of doctors. But, increasingly women are ...

Your very first moments of life can influence your risk of obesity for years, a new study shows. Babies delivered via caesarean section were 15% more likely to be obese as kids, teens and young adults ...

It’s worth speaking to your doctor early in your pregnancy if you think a caesarean is right for you. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock If you’re pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you’ve probably ...

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 ...