Babies delivered via C-section at 5 times greater risk of obesity; gut bacteria also to blame
The community of micro-organisms or bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of babies are influenced by the type of delivery the mother goes through, the findings showed.
Feb 25, 2018, 14:41 PM IST'Vaginal seeding' an unsafe practice, may harm newborn: Doctors
Previous studies have shown caesarean delivery is linked to a modest increase in the risk of obesity, asthma and some autoimmune diseases.
Oct 26, 2017, 19:10 PM ISTStudy links length of incision to pain after caesarean
Consistent with the researchers' previous work, chronic pain after cesarean delivery was extremely rare, with less than 3 percent of women reporting chronic pain one year after their cesarean delivery.
Oct 22, 2017, 19:03 PM ISTCesarean deliveries have increased in India: Government
The number of cesarean deliveries or C-Section surgeries have increased in the country, which is a matter of concern for all, Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday.
Aug 04, 2017, 17:55 PM ISTCaesarean deliveries in pvt hospitals two times more than govt facilities
74.7 per cent per cent of deliveries at private hospitals in West Bengal were through caesarean section, while government facilities accounted for only 28.1 per cent.
Jan 24, 2016, 12:09 PM IST