Placenta accreta is a life-threatening condition in which the placenta attaches to scar tissue left by a C-section. It used ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Isthmocele, sometimes called a Caesarean scar defect, is a small pouch that can form where a C-section incision was made.

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.

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 ...

Kelly Hughes made history this summer when she became the first model to bare her cesarean-section scar for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in the magazine's 58-year history. In an interview on ...

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 ...

Kylie Jenner, 20, is quickly approaching the end of her pregnancy, and she’s starting to have some worries about what might happen in the delivery room. “Kylie is nervous about a possible difficult ...

“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 ...