Not all women who are in labour will deliver vaginally. There are a certain percentage of women who end up having a cesarean section for various reasons. World wide the incidence of cesarean section ...

The Cesarean section, or commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical method of retrieving a baby during delivery. Today, C-sections are recommended based on the health of the mother or baby during ...

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 ...

ABDOMINAL delivery may be accomplished in one of three ways: by the classic technic, by the low-segment operation or by some form of extraperitoneal cesarean section. It is not possible to compare ...

Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it’s worth brushing up on the basics of C-sections so you’ll be prepared in case you have to have one. Credit...Lily Padula Supported by By Katherine ...

One of the first major decisions you’ll make as a mom-to-be is how to deliver your baby. While a vaginal delivery is considered safest, doctors today are performing cesarean deliveries more often. A ...

A woman may want a planned cesarean section to give birth for many reasons. For some, it's the best choice. But C-sections have risks of their own. As long as there's no emergency, don't let yourself ...