It’s easy to feel anxious when hearing stories about C-sections, especially the idea that organs might be removed. In reality, the surgery is much more controlled and safe than it sounds.

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 ...

The number of C-sections a person can safely have varies and depends on individual health and history. Multiple C-sections can increase certain risks, such as uterine rupture and heavy bleeding.

Racheal Ede is an experienced medical and health writer with an extensive health background as a medical laboratory scientist. She is passionate about helping people make informed medical decisions by ...

About one in three babies nationwide are delivered through a cesarean procedure, or C-section, and the rates are continuously rising. C-sections can be lifesaving procedures, however, experts worry ...

As a New York State Assemblymember, my roles as a mother and grandmother have greatly impacted my tenure in the Legislature. My three “babies” are now having babies of their own. So, when I think ...