Health Nov 30 Why Black women are more likely to get unnecessary C-sections, risking complications By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz
Health Aug 12 After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find care In some areas of the U.S., it can be very difficult to find a hospital or doctor who will support a woman attempting a VBAC, despite data showing they can be a safe option. By Molly Enking
Health Jan 05 The nation’s birth rate declined in 2015, new data says Research shows women gave birth to nearly 4 million babies in the U.S. in 2015, down 1 percent from a year earlier. This is a small, but noteworthy drop. By Laura Santhanam
Health Feb 24 Why ‘vaginal swabbing’ your newborn might not be a good idea Parents-to-be increasingly request 'vaginal swabbing' after C-section births, but experts caution it could introduce viruses to the baby. By Megan Thielking, STAT
Health Aug 09 Global Rise in C-Sections Troubles Experts C-section rates are skyrocketing in some of the world's poorest countries for reasons that may have little to do with the health of the mother or the child. By Talea Miller