Association between mode of delivery and body mass index at 4-5 years in White British and Pakistani children: the Born in Bradford birth cohort

Abstract Background Globally, it is becoming more common for pregnant women to deliver by caesarean section (CS). In 2020, 31% of births in England were CS, surpassing the recommended prevalence of CS. Concerns have been raised regarding potential unknown consequences of this mode of delivery. Child...

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Main Authors: Eleanor Ralphs, Lucy Pembrey, Jane West, Gillian Santorelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11009-y