We know that the way a baby is born can influence many things such as its intestinal microbiota and respiratory health, as well as the probability of suffering from allergies or suffering from immune and metabolic disorders.
But in addition to that, the way of birth can also influence future pregnancies, as has been found in a new study, after which it is concluded that having the first child by cesarean section could reduce the chances of getting pregnant again .
The study
Published in the journal JAMA Network Open , the study aimed to analyze whether having the first cesarean delivery was associated with a lower chance of conceiving again, compared to a first vaginal delivery.
According to the results obtained after analyzing the cases and history of 2,423 women , having their first baby by cesarean section was associated with a lower probability of getting pregnant again in the following three years.
It is important to mention that the study followed the mothers only in the first three years afterwards, however, various factors were taken into account that could also influence the chances of conception of each one.
For example, they comment that certain conditions make it more likely to have a cesarean delivery, such as the mother’s age or being overweight or obese, however, even taking into account these factors and variables, the possibility of conceiving again remained lower in those women who had their first baby by cesarean section .
Although the study did not specifically find why this happened, the researchers mention that it is possibly due to a defect that may remain in the scar area, which would affect fertility and implantation, something that according to another study, is found in 61% of women who had caesarean section.
In addition, they highlight that this reduction in the probability of getting pregnant after a first cesarean section also affects those who use fertility treatments or in vitro fertilization , compared to those who had natural childbirth.
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