For a pregnant woman who already has had one cesarean delivery, an attempt at vaginal delivery is more dangerous for the baby than a second cesarean section, according to a research study at 19 ...

In a time when cesarean births are increasingly common, stories of women successfully delivering normally after a C-section bring both hope and surprise. Known medically as VBAC (Vaginal Birth After ...

Every mother dreams of a safe, smooth, and natural birth. While not all deliveries can be predicted, simple habits —from nutrition to breathing — can increase the likelihood of an expected delivery.

You may continue to bleed after childbirth for several days, as your uterus clears out tissues and blood. However, some clots do not pass, which can be painful or lead to heavy bleeding. So, you ...

Postpartum preeclampsia can strike up to 8 weeks after delivery. May 20, 2014— -- Sarah Hughes had a great pregnancy and a normal delivery with her second child, Hayley, in October 2010, but five ...

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