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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Instagram reel resonated with thousands of women. By sharing her C-section journey, a mom of two is hoping to raise conversations on the stigma behind delivery methods while amplifying more ...

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 ...

Some bleeding is typical after a C-section. Contact your care team if you notice changes in the amount or color of blood you’re passing or experience additional symptoms, like feeling faint or short ...