Babies born via C-section may be missing out on vital bacteria that make them more likely to develop allergies and asthma later in life, according to a study.
studied 6,157 infants born in New York and tracked their health over three years.
“Though cesarean deliveries simply cannot be avoided in many cases due to the health of the mother or baby, this study provides additional data that when vaginal delivery is safe, it provides additional health benefits for the infant,” Bell said in a statement. The findings suggest that babies born via C-section “miss out” on the important bacteria, thereby increasing their risk, Bell said.
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