Full-Dilation Caesarean Linked Higher Risk of Preterm Birth
A new cohort study indicates that women who undergo a caesarean section at full cervical dilatation face a significantly higher risk of preterm birth in future pregnancies. The research suggests a 6.5-fold increase in risk compared to those who have elective caesarean sections.
Why it matters
This medical finding provides critical data for obstetricians and patients when planning delivery methods to mitigate long-term reproductive health risks.
Women who undergo a caesarean section at full cervical dilatation may face a substantially increased risk of preterm birth and second-trimester pregnancy loss in future pregnancies, according to a new population-based cohort study.
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