Placenta accreta is a life-threatening condition in which the placenta attaches to scar tissue left by a C-section. It used ...

Children born by planned cesarean section are 21% more likely to develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a childhood cancer, than those born vaginally, a new study finds. The research, conducted ...

Those planning C-sections reported higher satisfaction, higher fulfillment and lower distress and difficulty, and a more favorable overall experience than those planning vaginal birth. The federal ...

A new Swedish study has found that children born via planned Cesarean section (C-section) may face a modestly increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of ...

C-sections are common in the United States and many families ... understand what is typical, and recover with care. Planned ...

New research shows that women who deliver via cesarean section face higher risks of severe postpartum pain and sleep disturbances, which can affect recovery, mental health, and daily life. Presented ...

Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving birth. Researchers found both qualitative and large-scale data supporting ...