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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...