Even if you are planning for a vaginal birth, it’s worth brushing up on the basics of C-sections so you’ll be prepared in case you have to have one. Credit...Lily Padula Supported by By Katherine ...

When my daughter’s delivery went off the script I had imagined, it made me wonder about what we ask from our birth stories. Owen, Oct. 17, 2014; 12 seconds old.Credit...Artwork by Christian Berthelot ...

You’re probably aware that when it comes to giving birth, you have two main options: a vaginal delivery or cesarean section, aka C-section. But you've also probably heard the term “emergency C-section ...

A cesarean delivery, commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby from the abdomen of a pregnant woman. This is an alternative to the more common vaginal delivery.

A C-section is major surgery, so you will need at least 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. One of the best ways to a quick recovery is walking, which you can start while still in the hospital. You'll need ...