Alternative methods (such as acupuncture and herbal supplements). We wanted to know the most effective and safest labour induction method for pregnant women at or after 37 weeks with a live baby.

A woman has described how she was left “sobbing with joy” after assisting in her own Caesarean section to give birth to her ...

There is no evidence to support postulated associations between mode of delivery and subsequent maternal sexual enjoyment or frequency of intercourse, according to a new study from the University of ...

A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that no induction method was clearly effective than low-dose ...

A caesarean (or C-section) is when a cut is made in your tummy and womb to deliver your baby. In the UK around 25% of babies are born via Caesarean section. Around 10% are elective C-sections (i.e.

The caesarean section also called C-Section is a surgical procedure to aid the delivery of a baby. The fascinating history of caesarean deliveries goes back to historic times. The word "Cesarean" ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. If you’re pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you’ve probably been given lots of advice and information about ...

Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...

In a recently published review article from Lund University in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and ...

The process involves the mother donning scrubs and effectively becoming part of the operating theatre team carrying out the C ...

Whether you have a c-section or a vaginal birth, both are to be applauded. Growing a baby and then delivering it is no mean feat, and many women's bodies will forever bear the signs of pregnancy and ...