No matter how your baby comes into this world, your body requires a recovery period. But keep in mind that vaginal delivery and cesarean procedures are two very different experiences in which ...

A Cesarean section, often called a C-section, is a surgery performed to deliver a baby. In the USA, about a third of all mothers deliver their babies via a C-section. Following a C-section, the mother ...

A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital. You'll need ...

A C-section delivery is a major surgery, and recovering from one takes time, patience, and self-care. C-sections are a common birthing experience, affecting millions of women worldwide. It's perfectly ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Recovering from a C-section usually takes around six weeks, and rest is crucial for healing. Walking and moving carefully help prevent blood clots and improve ...

The Bachelor's Catherine Giudici Lowe gave birth to her third child, daughter Mia, via cesarean section on Dec. 23 Catherine Giudici Lowe is reflecting on the ups and downs of becoming a mother of ...

A cesarean delivery is a surgery where an incision is made through the abdominal wall to deliver a baby quickly and safely. Cesarean deliveries are sometimes medically necessary, but the recovery time ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...

No one understands having a C-section quite like another mama who's been through it herself. C-section moms have walked (hunched over, 12 hours after surgery!) in the same shoes. They've experienced ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Lonnie Harris, a pelvic floor therapist from Arkansas, is making waves on social media with her message that women who give birth via cesarean section are not alone and can ...

Fanchon Turnbull Stults was a first-time mom, excitedly planning for her baby boy, when halfway through her pregnancy she learned he was in a breech position. Breech babies, babies who are angled butt ...

Births through the caesarean section have been on the rise for the past few years. More women are choosing to have a C-section maybe because of preference and for the sole purpose of avoiding the ...