C-section

Kishwer Merchant opens up about her tough pregnancy and C-section, says ‘I haven't been the best’

Kishwer Merchant and Suyyash Rai welcomed their first child, a baby boy on August 27. Kishwer however did not have the smoothest of pregnancies and had to deal with a lot of complications.

Aug 30, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

Rare occurrence! Docs deliver baby girl grown inside abdominal cavity instead of uterus, both doing fine

In most pregnancies, a fertilised egg grows inside the uterus with the placenta, which provides nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby, attached to the uterus wall, but in this case, it was attached to the bowel.

Aug 13, 2021, 15:59 PM IST

UP woman dies after doctors leave piece of cloth in stomach during C-section

Taking note of the matter, the principal of the medical college, Rajesh Kumar, had formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegation.

Jul 28, 2021, 19:32 PM IST

Stitches hurt like mad: Sameera Reddy on C-Section

Sameera on Thursday shared a photograph of herself after delivering her second child, a daughter. She wrote a note alongside her photograph and described her postpartum journey.

Jul 19, 2019, 12:37 PM IST

C-section births rise rapidly to more than 20 percent worldwide

In at least 15 countries, more than 40 percent of all babies born are delivered by C-section.

Oct 12, 2018, 06:45 AM IST

Babies delivered via C-section at 5 times greater risk of obesity; gut bacteria also to blame

The community of micro-organisms or bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of babies are influenced by the type of delivery the mother goes through, the findings showed.

Feb 25, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

WHO revises childbirth guidelines, calls for elimination of 'unrealistic' benchmarks

Women in labour should be given more time to give birth and have fewer medical interventions while participating more in decision-making, the UN health agency said.

Feb 16, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

Sunjwan attack: Pregnant lady, who was shot in the lower back, delivers baby girl

The 35-week pregnant lady was shot in her lower back after the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire targeting the security forces and civilians.

Feb 11, 2018, 00:57 AM IST

Newborn dies after nurses attempt C-Section with doctor on phone

A newborn baby died on Tuesday after nurses at Kendrapara's Sai Hospital attempted a Caesarean surgery on the mother under directions of the doctor on phone.

Oct 04, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

WARNING: C-section deliveries may up obesity, diabetes risk in babies!

In a warning, scientists have advised against elective caesarean sections being carried out too soon, saying that they may be endangering children

Aug 12, 2017, 15:45 PM IST

Want to avoid a C-section delivery? Moderate exercise can help you cut the risk!

Caesarean section can carry risks such as infections for the mother and breathing difficulties for the baby.

Jul 20, 2017, 14:18 PM IST

Health Ministry directs private hospitals to display data of C-Section and normal deliveries

A statement by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said, the instruction is applicable to all the private hospitals empanelled under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).

Jul 14, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Breastfeeding may cut chronic pain from C-section

Chronic pain after C-section delivery, lasting for more than three months, affects around one in five mothers.

Jun 04, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

India witnesses sudden rise in caesarean deliveries by 15% due to late marriage: Experts

India has witnessed a sudden rise in caesarean sections or caesarean deliveries by 15 percent, gynaecologists said on Saturday

Apr 16, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

AIIMS nurse death: Doctor says Kaur was operated upon without anaesthesia

Doctors from the Gynaecology and Anaesthesia Departments committed a series of procedural lapses that led to the nursing officer's death, says the doctor.

Mar 02, 2017, 11:29 AM IST