A cesarean section involves delivering a baby through an incision in a woman's abdomen and uterus. Approximately 15% to 20% of U.S. babies are born by cesarean section -- a significant increase ...

Cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed procedures for women, with almost a third of women in many developed countries experiencing cesarean section when they give birth.

A baby gorilla was delivered early via an emergency cesarean section at the Forth Worth Zoo last month after her mother faced "life-threatening complications," the zoo announced. The baby ...

Women with an unplanned cesarean delivery had increased odds of developing postpartum depression and attending postpartum ...