Four things you need to know about having a caesarean section: It's worth speaking to your doctor early in your pregnancy if you think a caesarean is right for you. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock If you’re pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you’ve probably been given lots of advice and information about what you might …
Babies born by caesarean develop slower in first year than those born naturally – new findings: Babies born via caesarean had lower scores in fine motor skills and communication. Oksana Kuzmina/ Shutterstock The number of caesarean sections being performed globally every year is increasing. But while caesarean sections can be lifesaving for both mother and baby, …
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives: Shutterstock Caesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures for hundreds of thousands of women across the world who experience complications during labour. Globally, it’s estimated that just under 20% of births take place via caesarean section – a percentage that’s gone up over the last three …