Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to research publishing in PLoS Medicine.

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Kylie Kelce, who is 38 weeks pregnant, has birth plans on the mind − understandably − and is taking the time to call out those who dismiss different experiences. "I've seen a number of triggering ...

In recent years, a significant shift in cesarean section procedures has transformed the experience for mothers, moving it from a purely medical intervention to a more intimate, personal moment. The ...

Rates of cesarean delivery are rising globally. They now account for more than 30% of births in the United States. As a result, more women than ever face the decision of whether they should attempt a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among women with a previous cesarean section, those who underwent vaginal delivery instead of another cesarean ...

A new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could ...

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide ...