This review examines the relation between the mode of delivery and development of the
immune system in the offspring. Recent epidemiological studies provide evidence that …

Background Earlier studies have shown that delivery by cesarean section (CS) is associated
with an increased risk of disease associated with immune function in the offspring, but these …

OBJECTIVES: Immune diseases such as asthma, allergy, inflammatory bowel disease, and
type 1 diabetes have shown a parallel increase in prevalence during recent decades in …

In the United States, the rate of cesarean delivery (CD) has increased up to 48% since 1996,
reaching a level of 31.8% in 2007. 1 This trend is reflected in many parts of the world, with …

Background The mechanisms for the association between birth by cesarean section and
atopy and asthma are largely unknown. Objective To examine whether cesarean section …

Background Previous studies suggest that caesarean section (CS) may increase the risk of
asthma in children, but none of them could preclude potential confounding effects of …

Background Intestinal bacteria have been implicated in the etiology of the common
inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Because delivery …

Caesarean Section (CS) is the most common obstetric surgery performed today. With
advancement of anaesthesia and technique resulting in improved outcome and safety, its …

A caesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving intervention when medically indicated, but
this procedure can also lead to short-term and long-term health effects for women and …

Cesarean section (surgical removal of a neonate through the maternal abdominal and
uterine walls) can be a life-saving medical intervention for both mothers and their newborns …