Tag: Cesarean
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Advanced-Labor Cesareans Increase Womb Scar Risk in Future
New evidence links advanced-labor cesareans to higher womb scar risk Researchers from University College London (UCL) have identified a strong association between cesarean births performed at an advanced stage of labor and the development of scars inside the uterus that are closer to the cervix. The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics &…
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Late-stage labor Cesareans linked to higher risk of womb scarring and future preterm birth
Overview: A warning for late-stage Cesareans Recent findings from University College London (UCL) researchers suggest that Cesarean births performed during advanced stages of labor are associated with a higher risk of scar formation near the cervix. This location of scarring is important because it has been linked to an increased likelihood of preterm birth in…