How much do you know about a Cesarean section? Maybe you know someone who had the surgical procedure after complications during childbirth that required a baby to be delivered as soon as possible. Or ...

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...

Cesarean delivery is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. A review and meta-analysis of 61 ...

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 ...

A systematic review found a significant association between cesarean deliveries and certain developmental and psychiatric disorders in children. Published in JAMA Network Open, the review ultimately ...

A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...

(Reuters Health) - The combined results of 61 studies conducted in 19 countries suggest that when a woman gives birth by cesarean section, autism in the child is 33% ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Unplanned cesarean section delivery was tied to higher risk for postpartum depression (PPD) and increased odds ...

An analysis of standard charges across U.S. hospitals reveals that the average cost difference between a cesarean section and vaginal delivery for an uninsured patient is greater than $9,000. For a ...

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 ...