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 ...

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In 2020, more than 30 percent of births in the United States were by cesarean (C-section), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 60 years ago, though, only 5 percent of ...

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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When my son was born via cesarean delivery, commonly referred to as a C-section, I was completely unprepared for what recovery would look like. To be fair, I had kind of ignored this part of my ...

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 ...

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 ...