In case you didn’t know, the month of April is Cesarean Awareness Month. It’s a campaign done to help educate people about both the risks and benefits of surgical births. C-sections for first-time ...

The fascinating history of caesarean deliveries goes back to historic times. The word "Cesarean" actually originates from the Latin word "Caesus," which means "cut". It referred to the process of ...

The newborn porcupine explores his surroundings after being delivered via C-section at San Diego Zoo. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance In a first for the species, a porcupine mom gave birth ...

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to research publishing November 22 nd in ...

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide ...

C-section rates at individual hospitals are hard to find. Search our map by hospital name, city, state, or ZIP code to ...

Children born using planned Cesarean section procedures may have a heightened risk of developing certain childhood cancers, according to the researchers. After studying the health of nearly 2.5 ...

Cesarean section, also popularly called a C-section is one of the commonest surgical procedures being performed in obstetric units all over the world today. Over the years with the advent of modern ...

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 ...

In a first for the species, a porcupine mom gave birth via cesarean section at the San Diego Zoo in California. The surgery saved the lives of the mother – Maizey – and her baby in a delivery that ...