She was in active labor and refused a C-section. The hospital took her to court.

In a recording of the hearing obtained by ProPublica, the laboring patient Cherise Doyley called it “the craziest thing I’ve ...

Hospital Forces Woman in Active Labor to Attend Zoom Court for Refusing C-Section

Cherise Doyley was forced to attend a court hearing from her hospital bed — with no legal representation — because she did ...
WebMD

What to Expect With a C-Section Scar

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 ...
Becker's Hospital Review

C-section rates at decade high, fertility at record low: 4 CDC findings

C-section rates decade high in 2025 as CDC reports U.S. births decline and fertility hits a 25-year low, impacting obstetric service planning.
Times Union

After traumatic C-section, journalist tells story of most common surgery in America

When Rachel Somerstein was pregnant with her first child, delivering via cesarean section wasn’t in her plans. That changed the day she gave birth when after hours of labor, her daughter’s heartbeat ...
Self

Here’s What An Emergency C-Section Actually Is

You’re probably aware that when it comes to giving birth, you have two main options: a vaginal delivery or cesarean section, aka C-section. But you've also probably heard the term “emergency C-section ...
Healthline

When Can You Drive After a C-Section?

Following a C-section, you’ll need to avoid driving for at least a couple of weeks as your body recovers. Share on Pinterest Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images A little bundle of joy is worth the wait, and no ...