Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...

Is your baby in an awkward position? Is your labor not progressing? Do you have other health concerns? In any of these situations, you might need a cesarean delivery — commonly known as a cesarean ...

In a rare occurrence, a pregnant woman's gestational sac — the small vessel that holds the developing embryo — attached not to the lining of her womb but instead to a scar left over from a previous ...

Moms are sharing their C-section scars to challenge perceptions about caesarean births. (Photo: Instagram/mrsfitmom_) “The last few weeks leading up to Alexa’s birth, I was scared. I was terrified of ...

Endometriosis after a C-section is when tissue similar to the lining of your uterus grows near or in your surgical scar. You might notice pain, swelling, or other unusual changes that are often ...

Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion. But like many Black women, Shamea’s melanin puts her at a higher risk for ...

Emily Keber-Goldrick remembers the moment she was told she needed a C-section. The Bucktown mom initially hoped for a water birth, with a plan detailed down to lavender oil. But while pregnant with ...

Natalie McCain, a mom and photographer who has made it her mission to highlight real women, real bodies, and real moms through her series called The Honest Body Project, has captured unique, raw ...

A U.K. mom claims doctors cut her daughter’s face with a scalpel while performing an emergency cesarean section (C-section), leaving her baby with a permanent facial scar. Speaking to the news outlet ...

Sometimes, I hate that you are forever a part of me. You weren’t wanted, but you were what I was permanently left with after bringing my son into this world. The words of my doctor swirl in my head.

Over one million babies are born via C-section yearly, according to the CDC. For the first time in the magazine's 58-year history, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue will feature a model who is ...