caesarean deliveries

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

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

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

Giving birth by C-section or vaginal birth – Which is better for the mother and baby?

A C-section, although relatively safe, should be considered only when the health of either the mother or baby is at risk from vaginal delivery.

Feb 23, 2017, 13:05 PM IST