Illinois faces a troubling rise in severe pregnancy-related complications across all age groups, raising concerns about ...

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The number of women affected by third and fourth-degree tears, also known as obstetric anal sphincter injuries - a serious complication of vaginal birth which increases the risk of incontinence ...

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Vaginal birth complications increased 22.4%, and cesarean birth complications increased 48.9%. Hypertensive disorders of ...

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Recovery after a C-section requires specialised postpartum care to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the mother ...

Attempting a vaginal birth was linked with a small but increased chance of complications for mother and baby compared with repeat Caesareans. The findings come from more than 74,000 births in ...

A comprehensive study by Northwestern Medicine has revealed a concerning rise in pregnancy complications across Illinois.

Vaginal birth complications increased 22.4%, and cesarean birth complications increased 48.9%. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and anemia—both of which increased over the study period—were ...