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 ...

In many parts of the world, rates of cesarean delivery are too high, and growing. We need to understand the potential consequences. In the UK, for instance, about one-quarter of babies are born by ...

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 new study shows that a widely available cesarean prediction tool accurately predicts delivery outcomes and highlights maternal risks, helping patients and providers make better-informed choices ...