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C-Sections 101
...Having a c-section means your baby will be lifted out directly from your belly, rather than pushed... out from your you-know-what. A c-section is surgery, and you'll have two incisions -- one in your... abdomen and one in your uterus -- while you're under anesthesia. C-sections have come a long way (and...
All About C-Sections: Before, During, and After
...Many expectant moms look forward to a beautiful childbirth. But what happens if you need a c-section... baby safely into your arms. Here's the lowdown on having a c-section. The first order of business...
How to Pack Your Hospital Bag
On your delivery day, you want to max out your comfort levels. We've got a list of essentials for you, your labor partner, and your new baby, to make your day as stress - free as possible.
Taking the Fear out of a C-Section
...-to-be that, according to statistics, at least one of us would require a c-section, I was smugly certain... cesarean section. Throughout my pregnancy, all I heard was how awful c-sections were and that I should... to have one, learn the most common c-section fears and the not-so-scary truth behind them. Although...
The Cutting Edge: A C-Section Boom
... couldn't handle it." And so Montelongo asked her ob-gyn for a c-section even though it was medically... of elective c-sections -- first-time, preplanned c-sections with no medical need -- rose 36 percent between... 2001 and 2003. And since l996, our nation's c-section rate has almost doubled to an all-time high...
5 Facts About Breastfeeding After a C-Section
...Does having a c-section affect your ability to nurse? It might. Here are five things you should... with housework and baby care during those first weeks home, but if you've had a c-section, it may be very...
3 Signs That You May Be in Labor
No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.
A Baby's View of Birth
Have you ever wondered what your infant will feel while you're in labor? Here's a close look at what babies experience during the birthing process.
The Truth About Due Dates
Only 5 percent of women give birth when they think they will. Read on to find out when your baby will make his appearance.
Your Partner's Hospital Bag: What to Pack
On your delivery day, you and your partner will want to be as comfortable and prepared as possible. As you pack your own hospital bag, encourage your partner to put together some items of his own! Here's a good list with which to start.
Is A VBAC Right for You?
Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.
6 Things to Expect from Labor & Delivery
Every baby enters the world in a unique way. That's why birth stories are so much fun to hear. So what will your labor be like? Doctors and mothers answer common questions from moms-to-be.
Can I Avoid Another C-Section?
..., I did have a choice, and I wanted to try a vaginal birth." Many moms who have an unplanned c-section... of emergency c-section wasn't any higher for those giving birth by VBAC than it was for those having second... types of incisions used during c-sections: low transverse (a side-to-side cut made on the lower part...
