C-Section

... 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...

...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...

You never know if you'll end up with a C-section, but thanks to our guide, you know you'll be prepared.

...-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...

...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...

Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.

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.

...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...

One woman's daily journal on recovering from a c-section.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

Are you in labor or are you merely experiencing practice contractions or Braxton Hicks contractions? Find out how to tell the difference -- and what to expect.

Midwife Elizabeth Stein answers the question, I'm having a c-section. What will my recovery be like?

Relax! Here, doctors share the truth about your biggest pregnancy worries -- and why they're not as scary as you think.

From exercise to water therapy, check out our guide to what helps -- and what doesn't -- on your big day.

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.

Start dropping hints about these amazing presents for new mommies.

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.

Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

Find out what birth crowning means and what to expect during this stage of labor.

Amy tells her story of a c-section followed by a vaginal delivery.

We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

You expected the glowy skin and gorgeous bump -- probably not the itchy boobs or extra gas. Here, we've got the lowdown on everything you've been dying to ask about your most blush-worthy pregnancy issues.

You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.