Panel expected to issue recommendations today on ways to lower cesarean rates. March 10, 2010— -- Cesarean births are at an all-time high and fewer women who've had a C-section are opting for ...

KUTV — If you’re pregnant, you may wonder about how you want to deliver your baby, and how you might end up delivering your baby – either vaginally or via Cesarean section. The body is designed for ...

Rates of cesarean delivery are rising globally. They now account for more than 30% of births in the United States. As a result, more women than ever face the decision of whether they should attempt a ...

It used to be a given: Women who had a baby by cesarean section only had the option of delivering any following pregnancy by C-section. However, that’s no longer the case. Vaginal birth is now an ...

Women born by cesarean section were 11% more likely to be obese and had a 46% higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study ...

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

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Women's Health have identified recent national trends in cesarean births, noting significant racial and ethnic disparities.

For moms who delivered their first baby via Cesarean section, they may wonder if it’s safe to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean or VBAC birth. Having a conversation with your trusted OB-GYN ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Spontaneous preterm birth rate was higher after second-stage cesarean delivery vs. vaginal delivery.

Cesarean birth increased risk for atopic dermatitis by age 3 years, especially among infants with eczema, according to a presentation at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Hybrid ...

The award honors hospitals that have successfully reduced first-time, low-risk cesarean deliveries while maintaining ...

New research suggests that cesarean births for transplant patients carry higher risks to baby and mother. Cesarean birth rates are on the rise, and this is especially true for high-risk pregnant women ...