In a recording of the hearing obtained by ProPublica, the laboring patient Cherise Doyley called it “the craziest thing I’ve ...

Cherise Doyley was forced to attend a court hearing from her hospital bed — with no legal representation — because she did ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women in the United States are approximately three ...

A past C-section is a common concern for women shifting from family floater plans to individual health insurance. Many worry ...

C-section rates are rising globally. Understand the hidden risks, key causes, and why promoting safe, normal delivery ...

A virtual court hearing from a pregnant mother’s hospital bed shows what forced medical treatment can look like.

The prevalence of caesarean section has increased globally in recent decades. While the World Health Organisation suggests that the procedure should be performed in less than 15% of births to prevent ...

Breast-feeding may compensate for the reduced transmission of maternal microbes during Caesarean section compared with natural birth, according to a new observational study led by the University of ...

There is no evidence to support postulated associations between mode of delivery and subsequent maternal sexual enjoyment or frequency of intercourse, according to a new study from the University of ...

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 ...

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 ...