Problem From Caesarian Birth

Problem From Caesarian Birth

Babies delivered by Caesarian section are more likely than babies born naturally to have respiratory problems as newborns, according to a Danish study.

Serious respiratory problems that require artificial ventilation are five times more common among babies delivered by C-section, according to the study, which was reported by the Sosiety for Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine in Werne, Germany.

The data used in the study showed that every tenth delivered by C-section in the 37th week of pregnancy had a problem with breathing.

"This probably arises from the absense of a rise in catecholamines," said Prof Dieter Koehler of the society.

This stress hormone is released by the mother during a normal birth due to labour pains. It ensures that less fluid gets into the lungs of the child and, at the same time, generates a material that dilates the pulmonary alveoli.

The findings show that a C-section should be undertaken only when medically necessary, Koehler said - dpa.

Source: Family Tips, theSun, September 8, 2009
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