What to expect during and after an emergency C-section

Emergency C-sections are surgical procedures that typically lasts 5-10 minutes and are performed when a mother or baby's life ...
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Having a C-Section? Here’s What You Should Know

If you’re a mom-to-be with your heart set on a vaginal birth, the news that your baby needs (or may need) to be delivered by C-section might feel disappointing. Visions of childbirth the way you've ...
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Cesarean section births are rising in the U.S., raising concerns among medical experts: HealthLink

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 ...

C-section rates vary widely by hospital, but women often can't see the data

Experts say one way to avoid unnecessary C-sections is to choose a hospital with low rates for the procedure. But many states ...
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Why Do Thousands of Women Feel the Pain of Their C-sections?

Emily had a bad feeling about her Caesarian section before it started. The epidural had numbed her legs, but she could sense the catheter in her bladder, which seemed wrong to her as a labor and ...
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C-section births linked to sleepless nights and painful recoveries

Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving ...