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and in delivery.” In short, a professional might suggest a C-section if a vaginal birth might compromise the safety of mum or baby. “We also talk about maternal choices. Women can opt to have ...

with almost a third of women in many developed countries experiencing cesarean section when they give birth. The rate of cesarean section births is increasing and the reasons for this are complex.

A cesarean section involves delivering a baby through an incision in a woman's abdomen and uterus. Approximately 15% to 20% of U.S. babies are born by cesarean section -- a significant increase ...

While more hospitals have implemented skin-to-skin care after vaginal births, very few have extended this practice to the operating room (OR) after cesarean births. Yet, stable mothers and babies ...

This report presents key facts and figures about Cesarean deliveries - often referred to as C-sections- worldwide and in the United States. It includes statistics on births and preventable ...