New research reveals C-sections carry major hidden risks for mothers and babies. Women who undergo C-sections face higher rates of severe postpartum pain, sleep disorders like insomnia, and long-term complications such as uterine scarring that raise future preterm birth risks. Children from planned C-sections show a higher incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Experts say the rising C-section rate reflects systemic medical failures, poor informed consent, and misplaced surgical convenience.