Metabolic differences in neonates born by Caesarean delivery compared to those born by vaginal delivery might explain postpartum problem of the neonates

Objective: The number of babies born by elective caesarean section (CS) has increased dramatically in the last years compared to vaginal delivery (VD). So far CS delivery was supposed to be the safest route of delivery. However, in neonates born by CS severe adaption problems with need to transfer to intensive care are observed frequently. Although it is known that CS results in significant changes the hormonal milieu, there are very few studies related to its metabolic consequences. Present work was therefore addressed to compare the metabolic profile of cord blood serum in newborns born by CS with those born b…