Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...

A C-section may not have been part of your birth plan. Many women are thrilled with the outcome—healthy baby, healthy mom—while others are hesitant to go through delivery again after a particularly ...

As a birth photographer, I’m asked to capture some of the most important stories of a family’s life. I step into their birthing space and document the small and big moments that unfold. I tell the ...

Jenny Otto, a mom of three who is expecting her fourth child this spring, has had plenty of experience with Caesarean sections over the past few years: All three of her children have been delivered ...