Wear sturdy shoes with good traction and dress in layers that you can remove as you warm up. Keep music low, choose well-lit areas, and wear bright or reflective clothing. Walk on sidewalks or paths, ...

It used to be a given: Women who had a baby by cesarean section only had the option of delivering any following pregnancy by C-section. However, that’s no longer the case. Vaginal birth is now an ...

Baby deliveries via a VBAC—a vaginal birth after cesarean—have come into the spotlight in recent years, with several celebrities having opted for it. The most recent example is Tammy Hembrow, a ...

Uterine rupture is a life-threatening tear in your uterus (where babies grow). If you’ve had a C-section, and then try for a vaginal birth, you're more likely to have a uterine rupture. But prompt ...

Huge numbers of women in California have C-sections — particularly for first-time, low-risk births. If those people want to have more children after that first uterine surgery, they may find access to ...

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down misconceptions about C-sections. During her pregnancy with her first child, Emily Brown said she planned to have a natural, non-medicated birth. But the way ...

A C-section is a common surgical procedure to deliver a baby. You may be scheduled for one, or you are curious about what ...

I need to know if I’m being sensitive. We had our son four years ago, and he was delivered via c-section for a few reasons. Since then, my husband has made random comments like “You didn’t deliver him ...

Postpartum recovery immediately after giving birth can be difficult, which is why you’ll find all kinds of hacks — everything from padsicles to squirt bottles for “down there.” But something that’s ...

Constipation after a cesarean delivery may occur due to changes in dietary intake, dehydration, or hesitation to defecate due to pain following the procedure. Symptoms of constipation can include hard ...