Cesarean delivery and early childhood diseases in Bangladesh: An analysis of Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) and Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).

Mohammad Nayeem HasanMohammad Abdul Baker ChowdhuryJenifar JahanSumyea JahanNasar U AhmedMd Jamal Uddin

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Our study shows that C-section in Bangladesh continued to increase over time, and we did not find significant association between C-section and early childhood diseases. High C-section rate has a greater impact on maternal and child health as well as the burden on the health care system. We recommend raising public awareness of the negative impact of unnecessary C-section in Bangladesh.

Keyphrases

healthcare
emergency department
pregnant women
birth weight
physical activity
body mass index
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age