Cesarean Section - C-section Birth Cesarean Surgery
Cesarean sections occur for 30+% of all births. Learn what you need to know before labor and after cesarean surgery.
Does a woman's shoe size predict the need for a cesarean section?
It has been said that one can predict the need for a cesarean section based on the shoe size of a woman. Is it true?
It has been said that one can predict the need for a cesarean section based on the shoe size of a woman. Is it true?
Cesarean Section - Giving Birth by C-section
A cesarean section, also known as a c-section is a surgical method of birth. In this type of birth the baby is born by a surgical cut in the abdomen and uterus. Find out why a cesarean might be done and how a cesarean would be done for the birth of your baby.
A cesarean section, also known as a c-section is a surgical method of birth. In this type of birth the baby is born by a surgical cut in the abdomen and uterus. Find out why a cesarean might be done and how a cesarean would be done for the birth of your baby.
Cesarean Birth Quiz
With cesarean section rates on the rise, how does your knowledge about a cesarean birth rank? Test your skills.
With cesarean section rates on the rise, how does your knowledge about a cesarean birth rank? Test your skills.
Cesarean Section Photos: Step-by-Step
Here are the basics of cesarean section surgery in picture format from the beginning of the surgery to birth and the repair.
Here are the basics of cesarean section surgery in picture format from the beginning of the surgery to birth and the repair.
Cesarean Scar Gallery - Postpartum Photos
This page is a realistic look at the cesarean scars after you give birth by cesarean.
This page is a realistic look at the cesarean scars after you give birth by cesarean.
Questions to Ask About a Cesarean Section - Before You Have Surgery
Having surgery isn't any fun, the recovery, the pain, the scar. As the cesarean rates continue to increase many women want to know if their cesarean surgery is necessary. Here are some questions and answers to talk to your practitioners about before you have surgery.
Having surgery isn't any fun, the recovery, the pain, the scar. As the cesarean rates continue to increase many women want to know if their cesarean surgery is necessary. Here are some questions and answers to talk to your practitioners about before you have surgery.
After a Cesarean
The first few days after this type of birth might hold a few surprises.
The first few days after this type of birth might hold a few surprises.
Tips for a Safer Cesarean Section
Having a cesarean section is major surgery. There are things that you can do to help lower your risk of complications and infections after surgery, all you need to do is to speak up!
Having a cesarean section is major surgery. There are things that you can do to help lower your risk of complications and infections after surgery, all you need to do is to speak up!
Post-Cesarean Warning Signs
After having your baby by cesarean section, you need to know the warning signs of a problem to report it to your doctor or midwife.
After having your baby by cesarean section, you need to know the warning signs of a problem to report it to your doctor or midwife.
Recovering from a Cesarean
Healing after a cesarean section is a bit more difficult than you may have expected. Here are some ways to help you focus on your baby and heal all at the same time.
Healing after a cesarean section is a bit more difficult than you may have expected. Here are some ways to help you focus on your baby and heal all at the same time.
How many cesareans are safe?
As the cesarean rates rise and the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates fall, there are more woman having multiple cesareans. Just what are the risks involved with cesarean the second or more time around?
As the cesarean rates rise and the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates fall, there are more woman having multiple cesareans. Just what are the risks involved with cesarean the second or more time around?
Cesarean: Do I need a doula?
Does the use of a professional labor support person benefit the family who delivers by cesarean section?
Does the use of a professional labor support person benefit the family who delivers by cesarean section?
Family Centered Cesarean
Information on cesarean surgery and how you can make it more family centered. Including tips on recovery and a photo gallery.
Information on cesarean surgery and how you can make it more family centered. Including tips on recovery and a photo gallery.
Cesarean Birth Plan
One family's birth plan for their planned cesarean.
One family's birth plan for their planned cesarean.
Cesarean Section Photos Gallery Two
Photos taken during a cesarean surgery. Minimal Gore.
Photos taken during a cesarean surgery. Minimal Gore.
Risks of a Cesarean
Risks of a cesarean section and a discussion of weighing the benefits and the risks, from your About.com Guide.
Risks of a cesarean section and a discussion of weighing the benefits and the risks, from your About.com Guide.
Cesarean Prevention
How to avoid the unnecessary cesarean, and common causes of cesarean section, from your About.com Guide.
How to avoid the unnecessary cesarean, and common causes of cesarean section, from your About.com Guide.
Sex After a C-Section - When can you have sex after a cesarean?
With about a third of all women having cesareans, you probably want to know when you can resume your normal sex life after surgery.
With about a third of all women having cesareans, you probably want to know when you can resume your normal sex life after surgery.
Why the rise in cesarean sections?
Looking at the reasons behind the rise in the cesarean rate, this article discusses many of the reasons for that rise.
Looking at the reasons behind the rise in the cesarean rate, this article discusses many of the reasons for that rise.
Anesthesia for Cesareans
This article delves into the options for anesthesia for cesarean surgery, including management and postoperative dealings.
This article delves into the options for anesthesia for cesarean surgery, including management and postoperative dealings.
Breastfeeding After a Cesarean FAQ
A nice resource written by moms who have been there.
A nice resource written by moms who have been there.
C-Sections: Then and Now
A brief history of the cesarean surgery's originations, and some discussion of today's events surrounding cesareans.
A brief history of the cesarean surgery's originations, and some discussion of today's events surrounding cesareans.
Cesarean Depression
After a cesarean there may be depression, read about what you can do to help.
After a cesarean there may be depression, read about what you can do to help.
Cesarean - A Brief History
Interested in finding out who was the first to perform this surgery? Or where it started? Read on...
Interested in finding out who was the first to perform this surgery? Or where it started? Read on...
Cesarean Depression
Some women will feel a depression after abdominal birth, some won't. Who is at risk and what do you do?
Some women will feel a depression after abdominal birth, some won't. Who is at risk and what do you do?
Planning Your Cesarean FAQ
Information for making your planned cesarean more family-centered, including pain relief tips.
Information for making your planned cesarean more family-centered, including pain relief tips.
Can I ask for a cesarean?
A look at whether or not this is medically or ethically feasible.
A look at whether or not this is medically or ethically feasible.
C-sections: When are they necessary?
One hospital provides you a list of possible reasons for a cesarean.
One hospital provides you a list of possible reasons for a cesarean.
Cesarean Photo Gallery
A great, personal view, and photos of the actual surgery. (Minimal gore.)
A great, personal view, and photos of the actual surgery. (Minimal gore.)
Recovery from Cesarean
Tips on physical and emotional recovery.
Tips on physical and emotional recovery.
What Every Woman Should Know About Cesareans
From the Maternity Center Association (MCA) comes this wonderful booklet about cesareans. One of the only middle of the road texts available. Complete with medical references to help you make up your own mind.
From the Maternity Center Association (MCA) comes this wonderful booklet about cesareans. One of the only middle of the road texts available. Complete with medical references to help you make up your own mind.
Cesarean Section Pamphlet
Free pamphlets you can order on cesarean birth, and anesthesia, from your About.com Guide.
Free pamphlets you can order on cesarean birth, and anesthesia, from your About.com Guide.