Cesarean Section : Science World Report

Feb 02, 2016 02:12 PM EST

C-Sections: Study Gives These Babies Missed Germs To Help Immune System

Babies born via cesarean section may be missing out on a critical amount of protective germs that come from the mother's birth canal. New findings published in the journal Nature Medicine reveal that giving babies born by C-section a dose of protective germs that they would have otherwise received t...

Aug 11, 2015 03:33 PM EDT

C-Sections: They May Interrupt A Baby's Ability To Focus

New findings published in Springer's journal Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics found that the birthing procedure slowed spatial attention in some babies, which may play a role in how well they are able to prioritize and focus on a particular object or area of interest.

Jun 24, 2015 03:29 PM EDT

Study Suggest There Is No Link Between Autism And Delivery Modes

Could there be any connection between delivery modes and autism risk?

Jun 10, 2015 04:11 PM EDT

Babies Delivered Via C-Section May Be At Increased Risk Of Chronic Illness

New findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that newborns delivered by C-section may be more likely to develop certain chronic diseases later in life.

May 12, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

Prenatal Exercises May Lower The Need For C-sections

New findings published in Ostetrics & Gynecology show that certain prenatal exercises can significantly help to reduce the risk of need for a Caesarean section or potentially giving birth to a larger baby, according to researchers at the University of Alberta.