Babies born by elective C-section before the 39th week of pregnancy have a three- to fourfold higher risk of breathing trouble than babies whose mothers have a normal vaginal delivery. Elective C ...

A woman who will soon give birth via C-section says her husband has asked if he can get a "free pass" to travel while she's ...

A caesarean (or C-section) is when a cut is made in your tummy and womb to deliver your baby. In the UK around 25% of babies are born via Caesarean section. Around 10% are elective C-sections (i.e ...

Darionna, a newborn baby weighing just 9 1/2 ounces, less than a Coke can, is the smallest baby ever born at HealthPark Medical Center.

The 34-year-old was 34 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for the coronavirus and had to have an emergency c-section. "She saw her baby from far away and they took her away.

Health News Inducing Labor at 39 Weeks Might Be Safer Than a C-Section… Here’s Why Researchers say inducing labor a week or two early reduces the chances of needing a cesarean delivery.

Inducing healthy, first-time mothers at 39 weeks pregnant instead of waiting for them to go into labor on their own does not raise the risk of a cesarean delivery, a new study says.

C-sections pose a risk to preemies who are small for their gestational age, according to a new study. Those babies a higher risk of had breathing problems than babies who were delivered vaginally.