Cesarean deliveries, whether planned or unplanned, are associated with an increased risk for new postpartum psychiatric ...

The type of anesthesia a woman receives during a cesarean delivery can play a big role in reducing her risk for postpartum depression, new research suggests. Regional anesthesia may be better for a ...

A systematic review found a significant association between cesarean deliveries and certain developmental and psychiatric disorders in children. Published in JAMA Network Open, the review ultimately ...

Women who delivered their first child by cesarean section were less likely to have another baby within the next 3 years than those who delivered vaginally, according to a prospective cohort study.

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 ...

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 ...

(Reuters Health) - The combined results of 61 studies conducted in 19 countries suggest that when a woman gives birth by cesarean section, autism in the child is 33% ...

How much do you know about a Cesarean section? Maybe you know someone who had the surgical procedure after complications during childbirth that required a baby to be delivered as soon as possible. Or ...

Cesarean delivery is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. A review and meta-analysis of 61 ...