The association of birth by caesarean section and cognitive outcomes in offspring: a systematic review

ConclusionThe evidence of an association between CS birth and lower offspring cognitive functioning is inconsistent. Based on currently available data, there is no evidence that a causal association exists. To better examine this association, future studies should (a) distinguish elective and emergency caesareans, (b) adequately adjust for confounding variables and (c) have valid outcome measures of cognition.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research