There so many ways to give birth — from a vaginal birth to a water birth — but there may be a number of reasons you might be considering or preparing for an elective caesarean section. Elective ...

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:32:20 GMT — Many women often wonder where they'll go into labor, imaging a frantic rush to the hospital. But it turns out, more and more mothers-to-be are making an appointment to ...

Many pregnant women may be opting for cesarean sections that aren’t medically necessary without understanding the implications of doing so, according to new research. Although C-sections can save ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like doctors push for vaginal birth at any cost. I was in labor for more than three days and begged for a Caesarean delivery. Instead, I got a forceps delivery and have had ...

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.

Have any questions about C-sections? It seems April Love Geary is ready and willing to answer them. The model and mom of three with singer Robin Thicke was her usual beautifully blunt self in her ...

Several studies have shown that these operations, called elective C-sections create as many problems for the baby as they solve for the mother. The critical time seems to be 39 weeks of development.