Elective caesarean section on maternal request prior to 39 gestational weeks and childhood psychopathology: a birth cohort study in China

Abstract Background The recommendation of non-indicated caesarean section (CS) after 39 gestational weeks has been announced based on evidence of maternal and infant physiological effects. The potential psychological risks have not been acknowledged. This study aims to investigate emotional and beha...

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Main Authors: Kun Huang, Shuangqin Yan, Xiaoyan Wu, Peng Zhu, Fangbiao Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-019-2012-z