C-sections

Implementing WHO guidelines can cut unnecessary C-section deliveries: Study

Cesarean sections account for over 1 in 5 childbirths globally, with the numbers set to rise in the coming decade to one-third of all births, according to WHO.

01 February 2024, 09:33 IST

Implementing WHO guidelines can cut unnecessary C-section deliveries: Study

01 February 2024, 09:33 IST

Why C-section deliveries in India are alarmingly rising

Among the Indian states, the highest percentage of C-section deliveries was in Telangana - rising from 55.33 per cent in 2020-2021 to 54.09 per cent in 2021-2022

08 March 2023, 15:41 IST

Why C-section deliveries are rising at an alarming rate in India

Why C-section deliveries in India are alarmingly rising

08 March 2023, 15:41 IST

2 govt docs demand money for C-section, suspended

The health department's action against Dr Shashikala and Dr Aishwarya came after a purported video of the two demanding money from a man

27 November 2022, 02:14 IST

2 govt docs demand money for C-section, suspended

27 November 2022, 02:14 IST

Pesticides may be behind rising C-sections

Researchers said pesticides were found to be affecting the metabolism of the mothers

28 October 2021, 02:35 IST

Pesticides may be behind rising C-sections

28 October 2021, 02:35 IST

Study links C-sections with obesity, stunting in babies

C-sections are typically performed if there are complications from pregnancy which put the health of the mother or child at risk

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

Study links C-sections with obesity, stunting in babies

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

To-be-moms mull options

The culture of midwives is coming back. Birthing centres in Bengaluru are attempting to add the convenience of home to hospital-style maternity care

17 August 2019, 04:15 IST

To-be-moms mull options

17 August 2019, 04:15 IST

Felix and baby fine after emergency C-section

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix gave birth to a baby girl via emergency C-section last month and despite the premature birth, both mother and child were "doing fine," US Track and Field said on Thursday.

21 December 2018, 11:06 IST

Felix and baby fine after emergency C-section

21 December 2018, 11:06 IST

C-sections: docs alone to blame?

The decision to deliver babies in a particular way should be taken in conjunction with the prospective parents after having discussed all possibilities and ensuring a safe motherhood and healthy baby.

29 October 2018, 18:54 IST

C-sections: docs alone to blame?

29 October 2018, 18:54 IST

C-sections rising, often unnecessary

Private hospitals resort to them even when not needed because it is profitable

12 October 2018, 19:08 IST

C-sections rising, often unnecessary

12 October 2018, 19:08 IST

India delivers poor results C-sections go up 7 times

12 October 2018, 03:53 IST

India delivers poor results C-sections go up 7 times

12 October 2018, 03:53 IST