The number of caesarean sections being performed globally every year is increasing. But while caesarean sections can be lifesaving for both mother and baby, an increasing number of them aren’t being ...

There is no evidence to support postulated associations between mode of delivery and subsequent maternal sexual enjoyment or frequency of intercourse, according to a new study from the University of ...

Caesarean section is the most common surgery performed in the world. About 25% of babies are delivered by caesarean section in general. Planned caesarean section is performed in certain cases where ...

Globally, the number of babies born through caesarean section (C-section) almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 -- from 12% to 21% of all births. While the life-saving surgery is still unavailable for ...

Experts urge caution over a new study that says there is a link. A new study that combines data from over 20 million births has claimed that a caesarean section delivery is associated with autism ...

Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...

Caesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures for hundreds of thousands of women across the world who experience complications during labour. Globally, it’s estimated that just under 20% of ...

Caesarean section (CS) rates are highly variable across European regions, ranging from nearly 20% in Northern Europe to 44% in Southern Europe. Having a previous CS or breech presentation are the ...

A new study that combines data from over 20 million births has found that a cesarean section delivery is associated with autism spectrum disorder (autism) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

Commercialised healthcare and systemic anxieties drive Bangladesh’s escalating caesarean rates, overshadowing critical maternal health outcomes.

Mangaluru: Even as cesarean (C-section) deliveries are witnessing a significant rise across the state, Dakshina Kannada ...

Whether you have a c-section or a vaginal birth, both are to be applauded. Growing a baby and then delivering it is no mean feat, and many women's bodies will forever bear the signs of pregnancy and ...