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- 5 Things I Didn't Know About C-sections Before Having OneWhen I had my daughter, I was prepared for many things that would happen before, during, and after my C-section, but no one prepared me for these things...
- Rates of C-Sections at All Time HighAccording to a new report, a shocking 34% of all United States births are being performed by C-sections.
- Early C-Section Can Endanger Newborn BabiesIf a c-section is performed early without justifiable cause, it may unnecessarily risk harm to the infant.
C-Section Rates Rising, Experts Link it to Middle ClassStudies are showing that c-section rates are increasing worldwide, and that more affluent, middle class women are choosing them.
C-Sections May Be Linked to Obesity in ChildrenA recent study is showing that c-section babies are at a higher risk for becoming obese later in life.
What to Expect During a C-sectionHaving a C-section can sound like a very scary experience. Read on to have your fears relieved.- On Dress Codes for Teens, when Women Are Most Fertile, and Vaginal Births After C-sectionThis parenting advice column acknowledges parental authority over how their children dress. We also answer the questions of whether a woman can get pregnant right before her period or have a vaginal birth after a c-section. Hint: Both are generally "yes."
What to Expect After a C-sectionA c-section can be scary but sometimes it is necessary in order to protect the mother or child. Knowing what to expect after a c-section will help you prepare.
C-Section Recovery TipsRecovering from a cesarean varies greatly from woman to woman. Here are some tips to make the recovery period after a cesarean section easier.
Journey Towards a VBA2CSamantha Van Vleet has had 2 prior c-sections, and is getting ready to have a VBA2C. Read about her journey and the difficulties she's facing, as well as what steps she is taking to ensure her VBAC is a success.
C-Sections and How They May Affect MotheringWhen most women find themselves pregnant, they imagine how their labor is going to go and it usually doesn't involve ending up in the operating room.
How Chinese Mothers Are Getting C-Sections for Good LuckChinese women are choosing elective C-Sections in order to control the date and time of their child's birth for good luck.- Risk of Adhesions with Multiple C-SectionThere is risk of developing adhesions with any abdominal surgery, especially c-sections. But do these risks remain the same with any subsequent surgeries? What are adhesions and what is the risk of adhesions with multiple c-sections?
- Risks to Reproductive Health After Multiple C-SectionsAlthough it has been deemed safe to attempt vaginal birth even after multiple c-sections, more women are having cesarean deliveries. Following are some risks to reproductive health after multiple c-sections
- Vaginal Birth After Multiple C-SectionsIt has been deemed safe to attempt a vaginal delivery after having a previous c-section, but now new studies show that it's possible and even safe to try vaginal birth after multiple c-sections.
- Rid C-Section Bulge: Fast, Non-Surgical, Affordable TechniqueHave C-section bulge? A new non-surgical technique will quickly get rid of C-section bulge.
Common Sense Advice for How to Prepare for a Cesarean SectionPregnancy books and websites can give you the details a c-section, but there are some common sense tips that are usually not discussed. Here are some of the things I did to get ready for the hospital stay, surgery and my return home after my c-section.- The Mommy Behind the Scar: A Mother's Impressions and Experience with 2 C-sectionsC-Section: Even the word sounds scary, Despite the current "mommy-drama" surrounding planned c-sections many women require c-sections when birthing their child. Here is the account of a mother who has gone through it two times.
- Getting Rid of the Guilt and Rewriting the Script of Your Birth StoryMoms who deliver by c-section are often subjected to criticism or suffer a sense of failure for having cesarean births. It is time to get rid of the guild and rewrite our birth stories into the proud moments that they are.
How to Prevent a C-SectionA complete guide to reducing your risk of having a c-section, beginning before your baby's birth and ending during your labor.- Do Children Born with C-Section Have More Allergies?Are there any side effects of cesarean section births? Allergies may be one of them.
Surviving the Recovery Process: C-SectionsRecovering from a C-Section is not something you bounce back from in a day or two, it takes time and patience. It is also important to have support from your family and friends when you have a C-section, you will be very vulnerable around this time.- Five Ways a Husband Can Help His Wife that Just Had a C-sectionThis article will explain five ways that a husband can help his wife that just had a c-section and has a toddler at home.
When is a Cesarean Section Advisable Over a Vaginal Birth?Why a woman might choose a cesarean section over a vaginal birth, the reasons, risks and complications.- Wait. What?! Forced C-sections, Pregnant Moms Beware!Here's my take on the barbaric ritual of court ordered C-sections being performed on pregnant women.
Overcoming the Emotional Toll of an Unplanned C-sectionMany people don't realize that the experience of having an unplanned c-section carries with it an emotional toll. Here is my story of my unplanned, unwanted c-section and ways you can regain your confidence and come to terms with your c-section.- Dealing with an Emergency C-section: Being Put Under!What you should know before having your baby and what you can expect if this happens to you. Also I'll discuss what you may feel and may go through following the procedure.
- C Section and Tummy Tuck Can Easily Go Hand in Hand.C section and tummy tuck can easily go hand in hand. A cesarean section is also an invasive surgery and results in a scar above the pubis.
- How to Help Your Wife After a C-Section: Preparing the HomeA cesarean section surgery for a woman can be extremely difficult and overwhelmingly painful and men should be keenly aware of this.
- Tips for Exercise After C-Section DeliveryThe most important thing to remember about exercise after c-section delivery is to wait until after your stitches have healed and the doctors okay before trying to exercise.
- Why Voluntary C-Section Places an Infant at Risk for LacerationsIf you are debating about a c-section, here is what you need to know about the risks for lacerations in your infant.
- Voluntary C-Section Versus Vaginal Delivery: Which Preserves a Woman's Sexual Function?If you are pregnant and considering the options for voluntary c-section versus vaginal delivery, here is what you need to know about the impact of sexual function in the long term with either procedure.
- To Have or Not to Have a Caesarean SectionThe pros and cons of the c-section and the choice of how to birth your baby.
- Tips to Lose Weight After a C-SectionImprotant tips and advice on how to lose weight after a Cesarean Section birth.
- Questions from C-section Moms About Postpartum CarePreparing for a c-section? These questions may top your list about postpartum care and c-section recovery.
- Spittle Diaries Entry #1 - Superior MothersSpittle Diaries are a my random thoughts and rants on anything related to motherhood.
Planned C-Sections: 5 Common Fears of Expectant MomsDespite the convenience of choosing a delivery date, there are numerous fears and concerns that expectant mothers have when facing planned c-section surgery. Here are the five most common fears.
Caesarean Delivery: What Should You Know Before the Procedure?Delivery of a baby is the most exciting event of and culminates the pregnancy. There are two delivery options - vaginal and Caesarean (C-section). The C-section goes smoother if the mom and partner are prepared.
Top Reasons for Drastic Rise in Caesarean Births in the U.SU.S. health agencies advise that only 15% of women need this operation and experts say doctors are needlessly exposing both women and babies to major risks - so why are 32 % of the women in the US, having a c-section instead of a vaginal birth?- C-Section Births Reach an All-Time High in the U.S.: Why?A look at a couple of reasons c-section births have reached an all-time high in the U.S.
