Diabetes

Being born via C-section may up risk for T2DM in adulthood

(HealthDay)—Women born by cesarean delivery may have a higher risk for being obese and developing type 2 diabetes during adult life than women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study published online April 13 in ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

More US C-sections are now done closer to due date

(AP)—Not only has America's high level of C-sections finally stopped rising, but more of the operations are taking place closer to the mother's due date, a new government report found.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Inducing labor with drug vaginally shows benefits in study

Labor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative while significantly reducing the need for oxytocin, the most commonly used labor-inducing drug, UT ...

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