How Business Insider investigated C-sections at over 1,700 American hospitals

Hospitals don't always publicly disclose their C-section rates, so we compiled our own data from over 1,700 hospitals. Here's ...
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Natural birth versus C-section and which is actually better

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, the questions start flooding in. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how you want to deliver your baby. With C-section rates climbing and natural birth ...
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Medical reasons your doctor may advise a c-section birth

A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...
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My first C-section made me feel like I wasn't made to be a mother. My fourth one reminded me that C-sections can be beautiful.

After pushing for two hours with my first child, I was sent to have a C-section. With my second child, I tried for a VBAC but ended with a C-section again. For my last two babies, I just went ahead ...
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When a C-section is switched midway from planned to emergency

Even a well-planned birth can take a sudden turn. Sometimes, a C-section scheduled calmly in advance must be converted into ...