According to the National Health Service in the United Kingdom, cesarean sections have become a more common way of giving ...

SEATTLE — What's normally supposed to be an emergency procedure is now becoming more common than ever. The World Health Organization estimates that cesarean section (C-section) deliveries will be used ...

Overall, sexual minority people had a 7% higher risk of requiring a Cesarean delivery, researchers report in the February ...

Doctors are more likely to subject pregnant Black women to unnecessary cesarean deliveries than pregnant white women, particularly when operating rooms are sitting empty, according to research ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examine the influence of Cesarean section (CS) delivery on pediatric obesity among three-year-old Japanese residents. Study: ...

For moms who delivered their first baby via Cesarean section, they may wonder if it’s safe to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean or VBAC birth. Having a conversation with your trusted OB-GYN ...

Rates of cesarean delivery are rising globally. They now account for more than 30% of births in the United States. As a result, more women than ever face the decision of whether they should attempt a ...

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.

Our data analysis of over 1,700 hospitals across the US suggests that for-profit healthcare systems appear more susceptible ...