Cesarean delivery for very early preterm births is linked to higher rates of severe maternal complications than vaginal delivery for such cases.

Women who receive dexamethasone or ondansetron as antiemetics during cesarean delivery require a similar number of medications to manage postoperative side effects, a study shows.

A vaginal birth after cesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a cesarean has a vaginal birth down the track. When a woman chooses a VBAC she is cared for much like she would during a ...

Infection can develop in up to 10–20% of patients after a cesarean delivery, and the risk nearly doubles for those who have ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Unscheduled cesarean delivery raised the risk for acute stress vs. vaginal delivery. Acute stress predicted ...

You might have pictured your birth story in a certain way, like a natural birth with soft music and smiles all around. But life doesn't always go as planned. A Caesarean section (C-section) is a safe ...

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 ...

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...