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 ...

About 1 in 6 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) 2 months after cesarean delivery, with certain obstetric factors such as emergency cesarean delivery before labor, cesarean ...

Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to ...

New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop sleep disorders, if they give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section), ...

Constipation after a cesarean delivery may occur due to changes in dietary intake, dehydration, or hesitation to defecate due to pain following the procedure. Symptoms of constipation can include hard ...

A new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cesarean delivery increased CVD hospital readmission risk vs. vaginal delivery. The strongest CVD risk for women ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hospitals participating in collaboratives to support vaginal birth saw a decrease in low-risk, first-time ...