The Long-Term Effects of Birth by Caesarean Section: The Case for a Randomised Controlled Trial

摘要

The reasons for the rise in cesarean section (CS) deliveries worldwide are complex. Maternal choice is often cited as a major factor, but clearly clinicians play the major role. An understanding of the long-term impact of CS on the offspring is critical to any reevaluation of the increasing rate CS deliveries. This review examined current evidence of long-term outcomes after CS and assessed research strategies to test causality and improve understanding of biologic mechanisms.