Every pregnancy is different, and what’s right for one parent may not be right for another. The key is being informed, prepared, and supported, both emotionally and medically. “The choice between ...

An 18th-century Hungarian woman made history this week—her mummified remains preserve the earliest direct evidence of C-section. Sadly, neither she nor her full-term son survived. Which raises the ...

India is witnessing a quiet crisis in obstetric care. In Andhra Pradesh alone, recent data show a staggering 56.62 % of deliveries are performed via caesarean section (C-section), more than half of ...

Yesterday, Dr Cliona Murphy told TDs and Senators that over 400 women over the age of 45 give birth in Ireland every year.

Having a planned caesarean section during delivery could be related to an increased risk of leukaemia -- a blood cancer -- later in the child's life, compared with an emergency C-section, a study has ...

In the journey to motherhood, the focus often shifts to how a baby is born rather than what truly matters, safety and wellbeing. Understanding the medical realities behind C-sections and vaginal ...

You might have pictured your birth story in a certain way, like a natural birth with soft music and smiles all around. But life doesn't always go as planned. A Caesarean section (C-section) is a safe ...

New research presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 indicates C-section mothers face greater postpartum challenges, experiencing significantly more severe pain and sleep disturbances. A study of over 1.5 ...

Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most demanding experiences for the female body. Beyond the emotional and mental toll, childbirth places immense physiological stress on a woman—effects ...

Americans living in 10 states may have to fork over nearly $30,000 to give birth, shocking new data reveals. In Alaska, mothers opting for a vaginal birth can expect to receive a bill for $29,000, ...