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What Happens Before, During, and After a C-Section? A Guide for Expecting Parents

Mother meeting her newborn baby during a C-section birth in the operating room with her support person beside her

Nearly one in three babies in the United States is born by C-section, yet many expecting parents have little idea what actually happens during the procedure until they—or someone they love—are preparing for one. A C-section may be planned weeks in advance or become necessary after labor has already begun. Either way, knowing what to […]

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