Cesarean delivery and risk of hospitalization for autoimmune disorders before 14 years of age

Conclusion: This study suggests that cesarean delivery is not associated with the risk of hospitalization for autoimmune disorders before 14 years of age. Delivery mode does not seem to mediate the risk of autoimmunity in childhood.What is Known:• Children born by cesarean may be at risk of abnormal immune development.• The association between cesarean delivery and risk of pediatric autoimmune disorders is unclear.What is New:• In this cohort study of over 900,000 children, cesarean delivery was not associated with the risk of hospitalization for a range of autoimmune disorders before 14 years of age.• Cesarean delivery may not be related to the development of autoimmunity.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research