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Caesarean surgeries are predictable, faster and more convenient for doctors juggling overwhelming caseloads. They reduce the uncertainties of prolonged labour and, in private settings, offer ...

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A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...

Congratulations, you’re expecting! This exciting time includes a lot of changes for you, as well as planning for the arrival of your baby and the not-so-distant future. It can also mean lots of ...

Reducing the rate of cesarean sections among women considered at low risk for delivery by that method is a goal of Healthy People 2030. Prior research suggests that perinatal mood and anxiety ...

Henry Ford West Bloomfield had one of the highest cesarean section birth rates among Michigan’s hospitals in March 2020 through April 2021. The hospital’s C-section rate for low-risk, first-time ...

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That moment when your child is placed into your arms for the first time is something you won’t forget. You may have a picture in your mind of how your birth will go or — at least — of how you want ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Recovering from a C-section usually takes around six weeks, and rest is crucial for healing. Walking and moving carefully help prevent blood clots and improve ...