Skip to Content
HCA HealthONE

Why C-sections happen: Breaking down the most common surgery in the U.S.

According to the most recent CDC data, nearly one third of births in the U.S. are delivered via cesarean section.

April 22, 2026
Dr. Barnes and the host of 9News.

Dr. Abby Barnes with HCA HealthONE Metro OBGYN explains the medical reasons cesarean deliveries are often necessary for the safety of mom and baby.

Watch the 9News segment

Learn more about Dr. Barnes and the team at HCA HealthONE Metro OBGYN

Learn more about labor and delivery services at HCA HealthONE

Published:
April 22, 2026

Related Newsroom Articles

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, what to know
March 26, 2026
Because the exact cause of endometriosis is not known and diagnosis requires surgery, it can feel like a mysterious and daunting concern for women.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, what to know
March 26, 2026
Because the exact cause of endometriosis is not known and diagnosis requires surgery, it can feel like a mysterious and daunting concern for women.
HCA HealthOne proud to be part of a Fortune's World's Most Admired Company
March 02, 2026
This is the 12th consecutive year for the recognition.
National Wear Red Day in support of women's cardiovascular health
February 09, 2026
A day to shed light on the importance of women's heart health.