Most cesarean section complications aren’t due to the operation itself. Instead, complications typically come from the reason for cesarean delivery or from general anesthesia. Overall, a cesarean ...

The change in antibiotic prophylaxis with azithromycin for cesarean sections has been almost universally implemented, given ...

In a study of more than 5,000 children, Australian researchers said they found that cesarean section delivery was not linked with a higher risk of health problems in childhood. "This study suggests ...

A baby born prematurely at South Shore Hospital made history with an 'en caul' cesarean section, a first in New England. This rare delivery method aims for better outcomes for preemies.

Children who undergo operative vaginal delivery and second-stage cesarean delivery generally have comparable neurodevelopmental outcomes.

A new population-based cohort study of more than 500,000 births in British Columbia offers reassuring evidence about the long ...

If you're pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you've probably been given lots of advice and information about what you might experience during and after the birth. But less information is often ...

NEW ORLEANS — The number of previous cesarean deliveries a woman has undergone has an effect on the optimal time for subsequent cesarean delivery, according to a new study of almost 6500 women.

In many industrialized countries, the cesarean rate has risen over the last 20 years and the WHO has recommended reducing it. Doctors and midwives are in demand, but also expectant mothers. From 10 to ...

Recent research into over 20 million births concluded that babies born by Cesarean section are more likely to develop autism. Analysis of 61 studies has also found that babies born by Cesarean are a ...