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Early C-Sections Raise Babies' Health Risks

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 7, 2009 6:20 PM CST

(Newser) – Doctors and parents often schedule elective C-sections too early, raising the risk of health problems for the baby, USA Today reports. Nearly one in four such Caesarians occur before the recommended 39th week of pregnancy, a new study shows. It makes a difference: Babies delivered...   Read full story »

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