A single-use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) device developed by Smith+Nephew significantly reduced postsurgical complications, including infections, wound separation, and seroma compared ...

Being born by cesarean section may have long-term health consequences, increasing your risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes as an adult, a study of more than 30,000 US women suggests.

Analyzing real-world data from over 10,000 C-section patients treated at different pressure levels, the study published in WOUNDS (April 2025) reveals that PICO sNPWT contributes to a significant ...

When Rachel Somerstein had an emergency C-section with her first child, the anesthesia didn't work. She recounts her own experience and the history of C-sections in her book, Invisible Labor.

Worldwide, C-sections rose nearly 4 percent a year between 2000 and 2015, the study found. That translates to 16 million of the 132 million live births in 2000 and 30 million of the 141 million ...

Because she underwent a C-section, Natalie didn't get to have that. In fact, she said she was "not even close to being the first" member of her family to hold her newborn daughter.

Researchers Say ‘Something Different Is Happening’ As Unnecessary C-Section Rates Rise For Pregnant Black Women. Researchers look into why Black women are 25% more likely to undergo an ...

The choice to go for a cesarean section or a vaginal birth depends on health complications, medical needs and personal preferences. While both the procedures have their own pros and cons, often ...

Georgia joined several states with the fourth highest cesarean delivery or C-section rates in the country (27.5%) for low-risk, first-time mothers, according to a new report by the Leapfrog Group ...