The Mysterious Labor of Mary Toft: Renaissance Woman Gave Birth to Rabbits, Cats, and Animal Limbs

Medicine & Technology Mar 28, 2021

Mary Toft was a renaissance woman made famous for mysteriously birthing rabbits, cats, and random animal limbs for a few months that stunned medical experts in the day. She was later renowned for her infamous medical sham.

Emergency Cesareans Put New Mothers at Higher Risk of Developing Postnatal Depression

Jun 21, 2019

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned cesarean section are 15 percent more likely to experience postnatal depression

Experts Call for Reduction of Opioid Prescriptions after C-Sections

Jun 05, 2019

The team highlight a pain management protocol called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, which has more commonly been implemented for other types of surgeries, including hysterectomies, but has been slower to be used broadly for cesarean deliveries

Chronic Pain After Cesarean Delivery Could Be Reduced With Breastfeeding, Study Reveals

Jun 04, 2017

A study found out that breastfeeding after undergoing cesarean delivery eases chronic pain.