Opinion Makers is an exclusive MedPage Today video series, presenting leaders from all areas of medicine, offering their views on current topics in clinical care, research, and policy. In this video, ...
A cesarean section, also called a C-section, is surgery to deliver a baby through the abdomen. It's used when it is impossible or not advised to deliver the baby through the vagina. A C-section ...
The good news is that C-section scars are usually small and below the bikini line. Once the scar heals, you may only have a faded line that’s barely noticeable. In the meantime, here’s what you should ...
Both short and long surgical incisions for cesarean births are associated with increased pain after delivery, suggests a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017 annual meeting. Based on the ...
Doctors recommend C-sections when a baby is turned the wrong way, to mothers who've already had a C-section, and in other specific circumstances. The two stages of the procedure — 5 to 15 minutes to ...
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Why the type of previous C-section cut matters in VBAC decisions
The type of cut you have in your lower abdomen can determine if you can have a vaginal birth after a C-section. The success of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) depends on the incision made in your ...
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