Though C-sections are associated with lower rates of birth injuries and are perceived as a lower-risk procedure in the face of a long and difficult labor, they are not without risks of their own.

Vaginal birth after cesarean, also referred to as VBAC, is recommended when possible, depending on individual circumstances of the pregnancy, mother and baby. As a result, rates are slowly rising ...

Learn how gentle C-sections are revolutionizing childbirth by fostering immediate bonding and improving recovery for mothers and babies.

The New Jersey Department of Health released surgical/cesarean birth rates by hospital among women considered at low risk for birth complications. The department’s data reveals that too many ...

Aspen Valley Hospital's board of directors voted unanimously on Monday to immediately stop performing vaginal births for women who have previously had cesarean sections.

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to research publishing November 22nd ...

Women who attempt vaginal childbirth after having several babies by cesarean section may not have a greater risk of complications than women who've had only one prior C-section, a new study suggests.

In the United States, women are routinely forced to undergo cesarean sections, episiotomies, and the use of forceps, despite their desire to attempt natural vaginal delivery. Yet, the current American ...

Lowering C-section rates has proved difficult in the South, where maternal and infant health problems are some of the highest in the U.S.