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.

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...

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 ...