The Cesarean section, or commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical method of retrieving a baby during delivery. Today, C-sections are recommended based on the health of the mother or baby during ...

For many women preparing for a scheduled cesarean section, the question of whether to add a permanent sterilization procedure creates an unexpected layer of complexity to an already significant ...

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A recent study is highlighting the need for less invasive surgical options for women with a prior C-section who subsequently need a hysterectomy. Dr. Daniel Gomez, a minimally ...

Cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby in which the child is removed through a surgical opening in the mother’s lower abdomen area rather than birthed through ...

Doctors recommend C-sections when a baby is turned the wrong way, to mothers who've already had a C-section, and in other specific circumstances. The two stages of the procedure — 5 to 15 minutes to ...

Children born using planned Cesarean section procedures may have a heightened risk of developing certain childhood cancers, according to the researchers. After studying the health of nearly 2.5 ...

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 ...