Caesarean section births have been ticking upward in recent years after a decade of gradual declines. But the number of repeat C-sections – people who have them for subsequent deliveries – is falling.

Rates of cesarean delivery are rising globally. They now account for more than 30% of births in the United States. As a result, more women than ever face the decision of whether they should attempt a ...

C-section Delivery Risks: Cases of C-section delivery are increasing rapidly in India. Why do doctors insist on it, and what harm can it cause to the mother and child? C- section Delivery Research: ...

About 1 in 6 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) 2 months after cesarean delivery, with certain obstetric factors such as emergency cesarean delivery before labor, cesarean ...

Cesarean rates in Puerto Rico have surged, surpassing 50% of all deliveries, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland, according to a federal report. Cesarean delivery rates on the island increased for ...

Baby deliveries via a VBAC—a vaginal birth after cesarean—have come into the spotlight in recent years, with several celebrities having opted for it. The most recent example is Tammy Hembrow, a ...

Continuous glucose monitoring in GDM is associated with a reduced risk for cesarean delivery compared with self-monitoring.

My C-section went smoothly, and I didn't have to pay for it, not even my four-day hospital stay. I received a payment from the government every month to help pay for my daughter's needs. I'm an ...