Articles related to "Caesarean Section"

The C-section rate in Brazil is at 36 percent according to WHO, and Cesarean birth in some areas at 90 percent, with elective Caesarean birth gaining popularity in Brazil

Learn about the restrictions that are most common after a caesarean section.

Asherman's Syndrome can cause infertility, repeated miscarriages and may even stop your periods, but most women have never heard of it.

Whether or not your c-section was planned or unexpected, a few practical tips will speed your recovery. Recognize your limits but do get moving as soon as possible...

Various complications arise during labour requiring certain delivery procedures to be implemented to aid faster and safer birth of the baby.

Expectant parents of multiples receive the unique information and support they need via childbirth education classes developed especially for them.

Various research shows that as many as one in three women suffer infertility after having caesarean sections that are hyped as routine.

Pregnancy and childbirth can be bewildering. So how should you talk to midwives, registrars and consultants to make sure you get the birth you really want?

The physiologic changes associated with pregnancy can make it more difficult for the mother's body to keep blood sugar levels normal.

Brachycephalic breeds such as Pekingese, English Bulldog, and Shih Tzu, can suffer eye problems, dental problems, respiratory problems, and heatstroke.

How a weak cervix can prevent some women from having a family, and what can be done to help you carry a baby to term.

Dogs are amazing creatures. Sometimes they gain fame through a stroke of luck and sometimes it’s due to extraordinary courage. You’ll enjoy this amazing dog trivia.

An international study published in the journal Human Reproduction found that the use of assisted conception techniques increased over 25% in just two years.

Chris Bohjalian's Midwives explores the trial of a midwife charged for murder for performing an emergency homemade Caesarean section on a woman she believed was dead.

Researchers are using a novel new DNA test to determine which IVF embryos are likely to result in a healthy pregnancy.

Research shows that women who have a history of dieting are more likely to add more pounds during pregnancy. Excess weight gain may negatively impact a child's weight.

Scientists are attempting to grow human eggs in a lab.

The New Speaking of Sex by Meg Hickling is an excellent resource for parents who want to talk to their kids about sex in a confident, open and honest way.

The success rates for live births following IVF treatment are improving, according to new data.

A distressing skin condition called Lichen Sclerosus goes undiagnosed in many women and may deform your genitals, making it impossible to have sex, and therefore a baby.

Even a basic Pilates workout can get you back into shape, tighen your abdominals and help with any back problems after pregnancy.

A difficult birth experience can contribute to post-partum depression or cause post-natal post-traumatic stress disorder. These resources may help the healing process.

New techniques that lessen the risk of multiple pregnancy, especially suited for older women.

A 34 year old man from the US has become the first man ever to be pregnant or give birth, which he did so with the aid of donor insemination.

On the 25th July 2008, the world's first 'test tube' baby, Louise Joy Brown, will celebrate her 30th birthday, marking 30 years of assisted conception.

Medics will be attempting to transplant a whole uterus, for the first time in history.

A German woman living in the UK has made history by becoming the first woman to ever get pregnant and give birth to a healthy infant following an ovary transplant.

A storm of controversy has emerged after a 60 year old Canadian woman has given birth to twins and a single mother of six gave birth to octuplets after IVF.

Mother's milk contains prebiotics and antimicrobials, which help a baby establish healthy gut flora and avoid inflammatory bacteria.

During prenatal checkups, a doctor measures the distance from a pregnant woman's pubic bone to the top of her uterus. The length is noted. What does it mean?

Doula is a Greek word meaning, 'servant or caregiver' and in modern society, these women offer independent, non-clinical support before, during and after childbirth.

On leave from her position as a National Park Service ranger, Anna Pigeon travels to Big Bend National Park, where she encounters death, birth and political power.

Ultrasound can be used throughout a pregnancy to monitor fetal development and to assess the progression of the pregnancy.

Best-selling novel of midwifery versus medical science in 1918. The Birth House is brimming with fascinating facts and little know gems about childbirth practices.

Millions of women suffer with debilitating endometriosis. Although the cause is unknown, treatment is possible with specific medications and diet, exercise and rest.

There are many different situations that determine what induced labor will be like for Mom and Baby. Knowing in advance what can happen makes delivery less stressful.

Understanding common standards of practice for induction and pain relief during child birth can make delivery easier and less stressful.

After the scandal of his marriage to Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's third wife ended years of unrest within the Royal court and fulfilled her most important duty as a Queen.

Using accurate adoption language, journalists provide their audiences with realistic and sensitive reporting about the adoption triad.

66 year old Elizabeth Adeney caused a sensation earlier this month when she announced that she is eight months pregnant with her first child.

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and can be caused by one of several things. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary.

From widespread use of electronic fetal monitors to liability issues, many experts believe that there are multiple causes of the cesarean rate increase.