Study: C-Sections Are Best With a Little Labor

Cesarean-born babies have always been at risk of multiple health problems – and the same is true for the mother. A groundbreaking new study, conducted over 15 years in Scotland, is one of the largest and longest to explore the differences between C-sections and other deliveries. The results? Babies born during planned C-sections experienced more health problems than those born during emergency C-sections. Study author Dr. Mairead Black hypothesized that the process of labor, which can be neatly avoided during planned births, helps to bring the baby into contact with bacteria from the mother, which might help with immune system development.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: C-Sections Are Best With a Little Labor Cesarean-born babies have always been at risk of multiple health problems – and the same is true for the mother.  A groundbreaking new study, conducted over 15 years in Scotland, is one of the largest and longest to explore the differences between C-sections and other deliveries. The results? Babies born during planned C-sections experienced more health problems than those born during emergency C-sections.  Study author Dr. Mairead Black hypothesized that the process of labor, which can be neatly avoided during planned births, helps to bring the baby into contact with bacteria from the mother, which might help with immune system development. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 5 Steps to "Seeding" Cesarean Babies and Lowering Their Disease Risk READ NOW 10 Reasons to Choose a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean    READ NOW C-Section Babies Are at Greater Risk of These Allergies    READ NOW When's the Best Time to Have Sex After a Cesarean? READ NOW Trending Now • How to Combine Breast and Formula Feeding • The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain • Coping With Holiday Drama When You Have Lupus • 6 Things I Learned From Having IBD • Why You Shouldn't Refuse Medicare When You're On SSDI • So Your Bulimia Has Relapsed • How to Enjoy Christmas With Dietary Restrictions Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.