MedBlog

C-section knowledge is power: Benefits of new patient education and surgery protocols

Patient education is a main component of enhanced recovery after cesarean section. Safety protocols can improve recovery and your experience.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

June 21, 2022

Why you should ask about your hospital’s C-section rate

One out of three babies are born by C-section. UT Southwestern discusses what doctors, hospitals, and patients can do to lower C-section rates.

March 22, 2022

Five Babies in Five Minutes—A Quints Story

Photos and a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and protocol involved in delivering quintuplets via C-section.

Patricia Santiago-Munoz, M.D.

November 14, 2017

Vaginal seeding: Why we can’t recommend this C-section trend

Babies delivered by C-section miss out on exposure to important bacteria. UT Southwestern examines ways to safely help babies develop their microbiome after birth.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

April 26, 2016

‘Gentle C-sections’: Bringing a traditional birth experience to the OR

In a “gentle C-section,” elements of a vaginal birth are brought into the OR, including being able to watch the birth and immediate skin-to-skin contact.

March 1, 2016