Babies Delivered by Elective Cesarean Have an Increased Risk of Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

A life-threatening condition and other respiratory problems that may require NICU care.

Levine EM, Ghai V, Barton JJ, Strom CM   Mode of delivery and risk of respiratory diseases in newborns,   Obstet Gynecol 2001;   97 (3):   439-442