“Caesarean section and respiratory system disorders in newborns”
The article by Yeganegi et al. (2024) highlights how cesarean section (C-section) deliveries, particularly elective ones performed before labor begins and at early gestational ages, dramatically increase the risk of respiratory issues in babies. These include neonatal tachypnea (TTN), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). These difficulties are exacerbated by insufficient lung fluid clearance and the absence of normal labor mechanisms. To reduce these risks, experts recommend favoring natural delivery, scheduling C-sections after 39 weeks, and providing complete prenatal care.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590161324000565