Cesarean Section and Child Development at 3 Years: A Prospective Cohort Study of First Births in Pennsylvania.

Kristin K SznajderDouglas TetiNicole M HackmanBrittany MassareKristen H Kjerulff

Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2022)

In this large prospective cohort study of first-time mothers and their offspring, cesarean delivery was found to be associated with an elevated risk of delayed child development at age 3 years. This analysis highlights the importance of continued research to understand the impact of cesarean delivery on child development.

Keyphrases

mental health
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
preterm birth
gestational age