"I had to plan a C-section when my baby was found to be breech two weeks before my due date. I was very disappointed not to be able to experience labor and delivery as I had envisioned, but I ...

Epidural use was associated with a 2.4 relative risk (95% CI: 1.5, 3.7) for cesarean delivery in nulliparous women, and a 1.8 relative risk (95% CI: 0.6, 5.3) in multiparous women. Epidural ...

A Cesarean section is a form of abdominal surgery ... COVID-19 vaccination provides similar antibody levels in preterm and full-term infants' cord blood, with higher doses leading to increased ...

Cesarean sections to deliver babies are among the most common surgical procedures in U.S. hospitals. A new study from the ...

Cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed procedures for women, with almost a third of women in many developed countries experiencing cesarean section when they give birth. The rate ...

Background Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally, with rates rising. CS also contributes ...

Water births are gaining traction among moms-to-be for their benefits, including reduced pain and fewer medical interventions ...

United Health Foundation recently released its America’s Health Rankings 2024 Health of Women and Children Report. The report provides a comprehensive look at the health of over 59 million women of ...