Cesarean Section

Cesarean Section is a procedure where the baby is delivered through an abdominal incision. Also called cesarean delivery or cesarean birth.

What is a Cesarean Section?

A Cesarean section is a form of abdominal surgery that is performed to deliver a baby via an incision made in the abdomen.

Rise In Cesarean Section Rates

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Latest Cesarean Section News and Research

C-section overuse in Mexico driven by hospital specializations and obesity

Cesarean section (C-section) procedures have increased dramatically around the world in the recent decades.

20 Nov 2023

Novel mechanism of maternal-fetal communication discovered

A research group from the University of Oulu, Finland, has shown that nanoparticles originating from maternal gut bacteria are present in amniotic fluid.

14 Nov 2023

Linking perinatal events to juvenile idiopathic arthritis-uveitis

Researchers investigate perinatal events associated with the manifestation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and the development of JIA-uveitis.

20 Oct 2023

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Five days after giving birth, Melissa Crespo was already back on the streets, recovering in a damp, litter-strewn water tunnel, when she got the call from the hospital.

18 Oct 2023

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Study explored the association between BNT162b2 vaccine-induced antibodies and the breast milk microbiome in 49 breastfeeding mothers, revealing that post-vaccination alterations in the microbiome were linked to humoral protection against SARS-CoV-2.

9 Oct 2023

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Gut microbiota's role in leukemia treatment responses is explored, with evidence suggesting diet and prebiotics may help manage microbiota alterations in patients. Diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gut microbiota composition all intersect, potentially influencing leukemia risks and treatment outcomes.

8 Oct 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis

Tonjanic Hill was overjoyed in 2017 when she learned she was 14 weeks pregnant. Despite a history of uterine fibroids, she never lost faith that she would someday have a child.

24 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Amid lack of accountability for bias in maternity care, a California family seeks justice

Aniya was ready to leave. She was dressed in a fuzzy white onesie her mother had packed for her first trip home. Yet Aniya's family had more questions than answers as they cradled the newborn out of the hospital, her mother's body left behind.

8 Aug 2023

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Scientists determine whether physical activity can be used as an effective intervention to mitigate obesity-related inflammation in diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Women with higher maternal BMI have shorter breastfeeding duration, finds study

Breastfeeding has significant benefits for both maternal and child health. Research has indicated that women with higher body mass index (BMI) have shorter durations of breastfeeding, but few underlying mechanisms have been identified.

23 Jun 2023

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Researchers examined the impact of vaginal microbiota transfer on the neurodevelopment of infants born via cesarean section.

19 Jun 2023

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

Newborns delivered by cesarean section who are swabbed with the vaginal fluid of their mothers after birth have beneficial bacteria restored to their skin surface and stools, according to a new study.

14 Jun 2023

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Researchers describe the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production.

29 May 2023

World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery

For the first time worldwide, in yet another breakthrough by the world-leading research team at the University of Gothenburg, a child has been born following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery on both donor and recipient.

26 May 2023

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study examines the impact of pregnancy on oral health, including increased risks of gum disease and tooth decay. It also investigates women's self-assessment of oral health, health literacy, and awareness of the oral health-pregnancy connection.

15 May 2023

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

Research investigates the association between the microbial communities in human milk and infant gut. The study found that milk microbial communities have a long-term effect on the infant gut microbiome both through sharing of microbes and other molecular mechanisms.

9 May 2023

Japanese study finds Cesarean births increase childhood obesity risk

Research investigates the impact of Caesarean section birth on obesity at 3 years of age in Japanese children. The study found that Caesarean birth modestly increases the risk of obesity at 3 years of age in Japanese children.

25 Apr 2023

Impact of maternal COVID-19 on neonatal brain development

Researchers described two coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) -infected neonate cases.

10 Apr 2023

Cesarean Section

Overview

Cesarean Section History

Cesarean Section Types

Elective Cesarean Sections

Feature Articles

Cesarean Section Anaesthesia

Cesarean Section Risks

Rise In Cesarean Section Rates

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Cesarean Section Recovery

Latest Cesarean Section News and Research

C-section overuse in Mexico driven by hospital specializations and obesity

Novel mechanism of maternal-fetal communication discovered

Linking perinatal events to juvenile idiopathic arthritis-uveitis

Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Dangers and deaths around Black pregnancies seen as a ‘completely preventable’ health crisis

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Amid lack of accountability for bias in maternity care, a California family seeks justice

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Women with higher maternal BMI have shorter breastfeeding duration, finds study

Is vaginal microbiota transfer intervention for infants delivered by C-section beneficial to their neurodevelopment?

Vaginal seeding engrafts maternal bacteria in the bodies of cesarean section born neonates

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

World’s first childbirth following a uterus transplantation achieved solely by robot-assisted surgery

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

Japanese study finds Cesarean births increase childhood obesity risk

Impact of maternal COVID-19 on neonatal brain development

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Cesarean Section

Overview

Feature Articles

Cesarean Section Anaesthesia

Cesarean Section Risks

Rise In Cesarean Section Rates

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Breeched Birth: Caesarean Section or Vaginal Delivery?

Cesarean Section Recovery

Latest Cesarean Section News and Research

One Health, One Mission: The World Organisation for Animal Health on the AMR Frontline

Uniting Against Resistance: The World Health Organization for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2023

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

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