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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing, often due to patient or obstetrician preference.
  • While CS reduces delivery-related injuries, it poses risks for respiratory and neurological complications in newborns.
  • Previous studies suggest higher complication rates for elective CSs performed earlier in term gestation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the difference in complication rates for elective Caesarean sections (CS) performed at 37-38 weeks versus 39 weeks or later in term infants.
  • To compare epidemiological and outcome characteristics between early and late elective CS groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of data from all births at a medical center between 2007-2009.
  • Identification and categorization of elective CSs for term infants into 'early' (37-38 weeks) and 'late' (≥39 weeks) groups.
  • Comparison of epidemiological and outcome data between the two elective CS groups.

Main Results:

  • A total of 1050 elective CSs were analyzed (596 early, 454 late).
  • No significant differences were observed in gender, ethnicity, Apgar score, or hospital stay duration between the groups.
  • Infants born via early elective CS (37-38 weeks) had a higher transfer rate to the neonatal intensive care unit and increased morbidity compared to those from late elective CS (≥39 weeks).

Conclusions:

  • Elective Caesarean sections performed at 37-38 weeks gestation are associated with higher infant morbidity.
  • The findings support postponing elective Caesarean sections until at least 39 weeks of gestation.
  • This recommendation aims to mitigate neonatal complications associated with early-term elective deliveries.