Elective C-sections linked to lower childhood cortisol

For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that revealed the importance of exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth. But a new Dartmouth-led study of more than 3,500 children in Brazil suggests another critical factor may have been overlooked: labor itself.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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