Health implications resulting from the timing of elective cesarean delivery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The literature is nearly unanimous in recommending elective cesarean delivery at 39 weeks of gestation because of the lower rates of neonatal respiratory complications compared to 38 weeks. However, elective cesarean delivery at 39 w...

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Main Authors: Shalev Eliezer, Salim Raed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/68