Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2004 Oct;59(10):701-3.

"The incidence of RDS after elective cesarean delivery at term and after
vaginal delivery were, respectively, 22 and 4 per 1000; the incidence of TTN after
elective cesarean delivery at term and after vaginal delivery were
respectively 9 and 8.5 per 1000 deliveries.
There was no significant difference in RDS risk beyond 39 + 0 weeks.
Less morbidity may be expected by waiting until week 39 + 0 before performing
elective cesarean deliveries."

 I had just read the abstracts on this study (it is published twice) when I
read Ann's post.
There are earlier studies that show an increased incidence of TTN in elective
C/Ss w/o a trial of labor however.
RDS=respiratory distress syndrome
TTN=transient tachypnea of the newborn

Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc
formerly Franklin,Ma.......now Lakewood Ranch, Fl

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