Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...

Moms are sharing their C-section scars to challenge perceptions about caesarean births. (Photo: Instagram/mrsfitmom_) “The last few weeks leading up to Alexa’s birth, I was scared. I was terrified of ...

In a rare occurrence, a pregnant woman's gestational sac — the small vessel that holds the developing embryo — attached not to the lining of her womb but instead to a scar left over from a previous ...

Shamea Morton’s radiant brown skin is the color of cocoa. And her beautiful daughter Shya shares that same rich complexion. But like many Black women, Shamea’s melanin puts her at a higher risk for ...

Natalie McCain, a mom and photographer who has made it her mission to highlight real women, real bodies, and real moms through her series called The Honest Body Project, has captured unique, raw ...

Sometimes, I hate that you are forever a part of me. You weren’t wanted, but you were what I was permanently left with after bringing my son into this world. The words of my doctor swirl in my head.

A U.K. mom claims doctors cut her daughter’s face with a scalpel while performing an emergency cesarean section (C-section), leaving her baby with a permanent facial scar. Speaking to the news outlet ...

Over one million babies are born via C-section yearly, according to the CDC. For the first time in the magazine's 58-year history, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue will feature a model who is ...

Vanessa Morgan is on a mission to encourage others to embrace their skin — imperfections and all. That's the thinking behind her latest tattoo, which honors the C-section scar she got after the birth ...

Emily Keber-Goldrick remembers the moment she was told she needed a C-section. The Bucktown mom initially hoped for a water birth, with a plan detailed down to lavender oil. But while pregnant with ...

“To @kellyhues & all the C-Section moms, wear that scar with pride. It’s proof you’re strong as a mother ,” Frida Mom posted on Instagram, alongside the photo. Hughes also uploaded the picture to her ...