Recently, a movement has begun to gather momentum that argues in favor of a pregnant woman's right to choose to deliver by cesarean instead of undergoing a trial of labor. Supporters of this position ...

According to a recent study by the World Health organization (WHO), nearly half of women giving birth in China are opting for elective C-section and in the U.S. the C-section rate is at an all-time ...

Adherence to best practices behooves gynecologists to prefer a vaginal delivery to any kind of surgical intervention. Caesarean section (C-section, CS or caesarean delivery), the surgical procedure ...

Background and aim: Elective cesarean section incidence is rising worldwide. The current study examinated elective cesarean section (ECS) influences on maternal anxiety, hormones levels and ...

In fact, the only truly difficult thing about having my first elective C-section was finding a doctor willing to perform it. It was a stressful fight for my bodily rights that took me all the way up ...

A growing number of pregnant women are choosing to give birth by caesarean section, even though there's no medical need to. And one expert says they are exposing themselves to numerous risks ...

C-section moms often get to hear how they chose the easy way out. But the reality is far from it. While some women choose to undergo an elective C-section, some mothers have to get it done due to ...

Have any questions about C-sections? It seems April Love Geary is ready and willing to answer them. The model and mom of three with singer Robin Thicke was her usual beautifully blunt self in her ...