'Easy way out', ugly scars and unhealthy babies: Doctors debunk 10 C-section myths

CNA - Sep 20, 2026

What does having a Caesarean section – whether medically necessary or a woman’s choice – mean for her body, future births and her baby’s health? Gynaecologists separate myth from fact and explain what a "gentle C-section" looks like.

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