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It is thought women who have c-sections are 14% more likely to have a stillbirth in the future.
The findings, which have been published in the journal PLOS Medicine, looked at data from more than 800,000 first-time mothers in Denmark. Of the 832,996 women studied, it was also found that those who had c-sections were also 9% more likely to suffer an ectopic pregnancy. The team behind the research have insisted the risk, however, is "very low".
Speaking to the BBC, Professor Louise Kenny from University College Cork, added: "Although these are rare outcomes, they are devastating for parents and healthcare providers.
"Therefore, we would advise women to avoid requesting a caesarean section when there is no medical indication to do so."
She also said that performing 3,000 c-sections could result in one extra stillbirth in a subsequent pregnancy.
Responding to the research, Dr Patrick O'Brien, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "It's quite reassuring that any increased risk of stillbirth in a subsequent pregnancy is very small indeed. Any stillbirth is a stillbirth too many but the absolute risk is very small indeed."
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Study Finds Link Between C-Sections And Stillbirth
A new study has found there is a link between caesarean sections and the risk of stillbirth.It is thought women who have c-sections are 14% more likely to have a stillbirth in the future.
The findings, which have been published in the journal PLOS Medicine, looked at data from more than 800,000 first-time mothers in Denmark. Of the 832,996 women studied, it was also found that those who had c-sections were also 9% more likely to suffer an ectopic pregnancy. The team behind the research have insisted the risk, however, is "very low".
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Speaking to the BBC, Professor Louise Kenny from University College Cork, added: "Although these are rare outcomes, they are devastating for parents and healthcare providers.
"Therefore, we would advise women to avoid requesting a caesarean section when there is no medical indication to do so."
She also said that performing 3,000 c-sections could result in one extra stillbirth in a subsequent pregnancy.
Responding to the research, Dr Patrick O'Brien, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: "It's quite reassuring that any increased risk of stillbirth in a subsequent pregnancy is very small indeed. Any stillbirth is a stillbirth too many but the absolute risk is very small indeed."
(JP/IT)
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