Thursday, June 11, 2015

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity | Fox News: Cesarean section may leave babies vulnerable to chronic health problems such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, a new analysis hints.

Much of the research included in the study cannot prove that C-section delivery causes medical issues later in life. But the link is strong enough that mothers should discuss the risk with their doctor or midwife when weighing whether to proceed with a C-section, particularly when a vaginal delivery may be possible, said lead study author Dr. Jan Blustein.

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