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Vaginal birth vs. C-Section: Pros & cons

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Babies can enter this world in one of two ways: a vaginal birth or surgical delivery by cesarean section. The ultimate goal

Reasons for a C-Section: Medical, Personal, or Other

One of the first major decisions you’ll make as a mom-to-be is how to deliver your baby.

While a vaginal delivery is considered safest, doctors today are performing cesarean deliveries more often.

A cesarean delivery — also called a C-section — is a common but

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Vaginal delivery has far fewer risks to both the mother and baby than cesarean delivery.
Vaginal delivery has far fewer risks to both the mother and baby

Babies can enter this world in one of two ways: a vaginal birth or surgical delivery by cesarean section. The ultimate goal of both methods is to ensure that the baby and mother are healthy.

In some cases, a C-section (opens in new tab) may be expected and thus scheduled

How to give a C-section baby the potential benefits of vaginal birth
New study suggests microbiome can be modified after cesarian section

1 Feb 2016ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel

A new study coats babies born by C-section with the microbes in their mother’s vagina, in an effort to alter the microbial

How to give a C-section baby the potential benefits of vaginal birth
New study suggests microbiome can be modified after cesarian section

1 Feb 2016ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel

A new study coats babies born by C-section with the microbes in their mother’s vagina, in an effort to alter the microbial

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What Is Natural Childbirth?

Natural childbirth is giving birth using no medicines at all, instead using techniques such as relaxation and controlled breathing for pain. For many, having a

C-Section Delivery – What Are the Benefits and Risks?

C-Section Delivery - What Are the Benefits and Risks?
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