Cesarean section rates vary widely across U.S. counties, yet it remains unclear how much of this variation reflects demand-side factors (such as patient risk or preferences) versus supply-side factors ...

Round-the-clock fetal monitoring leads to unnecessary C-sections. But it’s used in nearly every birth because of business and legal concerns, The Times found.

Disparities in prevalence of C-sections and post-cesarean care have long been recognized, and it was only in 2021 that race ...

New study shows rising trend in increase in C-section births for Black individuals while they drop for other groups.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The increase in cesarean sections is on the verge of a global epidemic. Though the World Health Organization recommends an optimal C-section rate of 10-15 percent, the United ...

Today, nearly 1 in 3 births in the United States are performed by cesarean section, and a growing number of those are planned rather than done in response to an emergency. Planned C-sections allow ...

Recovering from a C-section while caring for a newborn is tough—but what if you could heal at home with expert support?

Bonding is not a single golden hour, and a C-section does not put you behind. With the right support, connection grows ...

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a planned or emergency surgical procedure to remove puppies directly from a pregnant dog’s uterus. While the procedure can save the puppies or the mother dog’s ...

This Collection amplifies and supports research related to SDG 3 - Good health and Wellbeing. This Collection welcomes original research focused on vaginal delivery after cesarean section, including ...