Planned early-term birth based on risk stratification for preeclampsia reduced the incidence of the complication at term ...

Planned birth at term reduces the incidence of preeclampsia in women at high risk of the condition, without increasing ...

The steady rise in C-sections from 21 percent of births in 1996 to 32 percent today is a major quality and cost problem. The trend has been associated with a significant increase in serious maternal ...

Panel expected to issue recommendations today on ways to lower cesarean rates. March 10, 2010— -- Cesarean births are at an all-time high and fewer women who've had a C-section are opting for ...

For moms who delivered their first baby via Cesarean section, they may wonder if it’s safe to try for a vaginal birth after Cesarean or VBAC birth. Having a conversation with your trusted OB-GYN ...

New research has found that despite a slight decrease in the overall rate of cesarean births in the United States, the increased risk of cesarean births for Black individuals has persisted.

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...

A prospective British ultrasound study has reported an eightfold increase in the risk for cervical scarring in mothers who have cesarean delivery (CD) during advanced labor. Postnatal ultrasound ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In addition to asthma status, some asthma medications raise the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes.

Of women who try VBAC, about 60 percent to 80 percent succeed and are able to deliver vaginally. Other women may try VBAC but need to switch to a cesarean birth. In deciding if you can try VBAC, a key ...