Postpartum rehabilitation: First-of-its-kid specialized care offered to women recovering from C-section or traumatic birth

About a third of babies in the U.S. are born by C-section — a common surgical procedure for moms and babies, but it is major ...
The New York Times

What to Expect from a Cesarean Section

Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it’s worth brushing up on the basics of C-sections so you’ll be prepared in case you have to have one. Credit...Lily Padula Supported by By Katherine ...
Consumer Reports

How to Cut Your Odds of Having a C-Section When You Don't Really Need One

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. A third of babies born in the ...
Self

Here’s What An Emergency C-Section Actually Is

You’re probably aware that when it comes to giving birth, you have two main options: a vaginal delivery or cesarean section, aka C-section. But you've also probably heard the term “emergency C-section ...
Healthline

Headache After C-Section

A cesarean delivery, commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby from the abdomen of a pregnant woman. This is an alternative to the more common vaginal delivery.
The New York Times

A Personal History of the C-Section

When my daughter’s delivery went off the script I had imagined, it made me wonder about what we ask from our birth stories. Owen, Oct. 17, 2014; 12 seconds old.Credit...Artwork by Christian Berthelot ...