It’s not unusual to experience bleeding after up to six weeks after a C-section. Seek medical care if the bleeding gets heavier or is accompanied by other symptoms, like an unusual smell or dizziness.

Childbirth does a number on your body, especially in the hygiene department. Regardless of the type of birth you have, there’s a good chance you want to get cleaned up. But if you had a cesarean ...

Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...

A C-section may not have been part of your birth plan. Many women are thrilled with the outcome—healthy baby, healthy mom—while others are hesitant to go through delivery again after a particularly ...

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 ...