Wear sturdy shoes with good traction and dress in layers that you can remove as you warm up. Keep music low, choose well-lit ...

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 ...

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You may prepare yourself for a normal delivery, but your doctor may suggest a C-section at the last moment. It is usually done after assessing your condition and what is in the best interest of you ...

Recovering from a C-section while caring for a newborn is tough—but what if you could heal at home with expert support?

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ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down misconceptions about C-sections. During her pregnancy with her first child, Emily Brown said she planned to have a natural, non-medicated birth. But the way ...

Concerned that a C-section could make bonding harder? Here is what the science shows about skin-to-skin, rooming-in, ...

Some bleeding is typical after a C-section. Contact your care team if you notice changes in the amount or color of blood you’re passing or experience additional symptoms, like feeling faint or short ...

Postpartum recovery immediately after giving birth can be difficult, which is why you’ll find all kinds of hacks — everything from padsicles to squirt bottles for “down there.” But something that’s ...

I need to know if I’m being sensitive. We had our son four years ago, and he was delivered via c-section for a few reasons. Since then, my husband has made random comments like “You didn’t deliver him ...