Caesarean section births have been ticking upward in recent years after a decade of gradual declines. But the number of repeat C-sections – people who have them for subsequent deliveries – is falling.
C-section Delivery Risks: Cases of C-section delivery are increasing rapidly in India. Why do doctors insist on it, and what harm can it cause to the mother and child? C- section Delivery Research: ...
In many parts of the world, rates of cesarean delivery are too high, and growing. We need to understand the potential consequences. In the UK, for instance, about one-quarter of babies are born by ...
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 ...
An analysis of standard charges across U.S. hospitals reveals that the average cost difference between a cesarean section and vaginal delivery for an uninsured patient is greater than $9,000. For a ...
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 ...