When my son was born via cesarean delivery, commonly referred to as a C-section, I was completely unprepared for what recovery would look like. To be fair, I had kind of ignored this part of my ...

Smith+Nephew's PICO sNPWT device significantly reduced surgical site complications in C-section patients compared with another sNPWT device. The study showed PICO sNPWT led to lower rates of ...

What to know about the new research on C-sections. — -- A new study found that women who undergo a cesarean section delivery may have an increased risk of complications when undergoing a ...

A study in Germany found a plastic sheath wound retractor reduced the rate of surgical site infections in cesarean sections compared to a metal, self-retaining retractor traditionally used in those ...

Following a C-section, you’ll need to avoid driving for at least a couple of weeks as your body recovers. Share on Pinterest Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images A little bundle of joy is worth the wait, and no ...

Usually your cervix will open up naturally on its own once you’re ready to go into labor. But if your cervix shows no signs of dilating and effacing (softening, opening, thinning) to allow your baby ...

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 ...

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a planned or emergency surgical procedure to remove puppies directly from a pregnant dog’s uterus. While the procedure can save the puppies or the mother dog’s ...

Being born by cesarean section may have long-term health consequences, increasing your risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes as an adult, a study of more than 30,000 US women suggests. The research, ...

Pregnant women are more likely to have complications during labor and cesarean deliveries than during vaginal births, and a new study offers fresh evidence that older mothers are most at risk. Rates ...