For many women preparing for a scheduled cesarean section, the question of whether to add a permanent sterilization procedure creates an unexpected layer of complexity to an already significant ...

A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital. You'll need ...

Childbirth is no walk in the park—no matter how your baby is delivered. There is a stigma around Cesarean deliveries, or c-sections, that incorrectly assumes they are “the easy way out,” but that is ...

A C-section delivery is a major surgery, and recovering from one takes time, patience, and self-care. C-sections are a common birthing experience, affecting millions of women worldwide. It's perfectly ...

After a C-section, many women are surprised by how different their belly feels. Soft, loose, sometimes numb, sometimes tender. The instinct to tighten, flatten, or “get back” can arrive before the ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Lonnie Harris, a pelvic floor therapist from Arkansas, is making waves on social media with her message that women who give birth via cesarean section are not alone and can ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chewing on some sugarless gum may be a low-tech way to help new moms get their bowels moving again after a cesarean section. In a study of women who had a C-section, ...

C-sections are a common birthing experience, affecting millions of women worldwide. It's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, sore, and maybe a little emotional after surgery. Recovery is a marathon, ...