Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down misconceptions about C-sections. During her pregnancy with her first child, Emily Brown said she planned to have a natural, non-medicated birth. But the way ...

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery the ...

A C-section is a common surgical procedure to deliver a baby. You may be scheduled for one, or you are curious about what happens. Knowing what to expect in the operating room can ease your worries.

Congratulations, you’re expecting! This exciting time includes a lot of changes for you, as well as planning for the arrival of your baby and the not-so-distant future. It can also mean lots of ...

It’s easy to feel anxious when hearing stories about C-sections, especially the idea that organs might be removed. In reality ...

Is your baby in an awkward position? Is your labor not progressing? Do you have other health concerns? In any of these situations, you might need a cesarean delivery — commonly known as a cesarean ...

Racheal Ede is an experienced medical and health writer with an extensive health background as a medical laboratory scientist. She is passionate about helping people make informed medical decisions by ...