Being born without a fully-formed ear impacts not only hearing, but it can diminish a child's self esteem. But, thanks to a pioneering new procedure and a mom with a big heart, kids born without an ...

A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

Whether you’re instructed to stop using birth control before surgery — and when — depends on many factors. Your choice of contraception, risk of blood clots, and the type of surgery all play a role.

Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among women with a previous cesarean section, those who underwent vaginal delivery instead of another cesarean ...

Going through labour can be nerve-wracking, even if you have given birth before. If you are planning to deliver vaginally after a previous C-section, your anxiety may reach its peak. You may wonder, ...

A Chiari malformation (CM) is a type of structural change that affects the lower part of the brain. It’s most often due to a congenital condition that affects the shape or size of the skull.