A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — What's normally supposed to be an emergency procedure is now becoming more common than ever. The World Health Organization estimates that cesarean section (C-section) deliveries will be used ...

"I need to know if postpartum hormones are messing with my emotions or if I have a valid reason to be hurt." There's no correct way to give birth. Whether you opt for a cesarean section, forgo drugs, ...

“But now you won't be able to tell people you've given birth to your baby, as a C-section isn't natural," the woman's mom said Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a ...