Caesarean section

Doctors warn of global C-section 'epidemic'

Worldwide Caesarean section use has nearly doubled in two decades and has reached "epidemic" proportions in some countries, doctors warned yesterday, highlighting a huge gap in childbirth care between rich and poor mothers.

Gorilla baby born at Bristol Zoo in 'rare' C-section

A baby gorilla is "doing well" after being delivered by Caesarean section in a rare operation at Bristol Zoo.

October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018

Doctors warn of global C-section 'epidemic'

Worldwide Caesarean section use has nearly doubled in two decades and has reached "epidemic" proportions in some countries, doctors warned yesterday, highlighting a huge gap in childbirth care between rich and poor mothers.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Gorilla baby born at Bristol Zoo in 'rare' C-section

A baby gorilla is "doing well" after being delivered by Caesarean section in a rare operation at Bristol Zoo.