Should I have a planned c-sections?

A growing number of women have chosen to deliver their babies by Cesarean section (c-section) rather than the more traditional vaginal delivery.  The reasons generally fall within three categories:  they fear the pain of labor, they want to avoid the... Read Article »

When do Doctors Recommend C-Sections?

Below is an overview of the most common problems during pregnancy that may indicate a Cesarean section (c-section) delivery instead of a vaginal delivery. Prolonged labor may lead to the decision to perform a c-section. If labor has been intense and... Read Article »

Can I Try a Vaginal Birth After a C-Section (VBAC)?

Some women who have delivered a baby by c-section (Cesarean section) would like to have their next baby by vaginal delivery. This procedure is called Vaginal Birth After C-Section or VBAC. By choosing VBAC, women are choosing to avoid the risks and long... Read Article »

What is a C-Section?

A C-section, or Cesarean section, is the surgical procedure used to deliver a baby or babies. It requires an incision into the abdominal area and into the uterus. Originally the option to perform a C-section was only exercised when a vaginal delivery... Read Article »