Abstract

FURZAN, Jaime A. Cesarean delivery and neonatal outcome. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2014, vol.77, n.2, pp.79-86. ISSN 0004-0649.

The incidence of cesarean births without medical or obstetric indication is increasing worldwide. This trend is likely to continue. A component of this increase is cesarean delivery on maternal request. Elective cesarean birth, even if performed at term, represents an obstetrical and neonatal hazard. Evidence indicates that respiratory morbidity, ranging from transient tachypnea to hypoxic respiratory failure and death, is higher for cesarean deliveries than for vaginal births. That risk is inversely related to gestational age. Elective cesarean delivery should not be performed prior to 39 weeks of gestation in order to minimize neonatal risks.

Keywords : cesarean section; newborn.

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