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Babies Born By Caesarean Section Develop More Allergies, Study Shows

Babies Born By Caesarean Section Develop More Allergies, Study Shows

Nearly 20% of babies are born by caesarean section, about one in five babies. This figure is all the more worrying as scientists have recently made surprising discoveries. Some researchers have discovered a link between being born by cesarean section and the risks of developing different allergies.

Researchers link cesarean section with allergy
According to a study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, children born by caesarean section would be at a higher risk of developing food allergies in their lifetime than those born naturally.

This study of nearly one million Swedish children born between 2001 and 2012, shows that 2.5% of these children have developed a food allergy since birth. Among these children, the majority are born by cesarean section.

According to the researchers' findings, birth by caesarean section would increase the risk of having a food allergy by 18% later.

Because we know that allergies are caused by weakness of the immune system, these results clearly indicate that the way a child comes into the world has an influence on his immunity.

For the authors of the study, "cesarean delivery seems to delay and modify the development of the immune system of offspring, thereby increasing the risk of [allergic] diseases."

Other chronic health problems had previously been associated with cesarean birth, including obesity, asthma and diabetes. Professor Jan Blustein of the Wagner School at New York University supports this view and says about a study he conducted on cesarean delivery: "In my opinion, this evidence indicates that he is It is reasonable to believe that caesarean section can have long-term negative consequences for children's health. "

Ensuring good health for your child
Because all parents want their children to be born and live in good health, here's how to give your child the best possible health.

∙ Healthy eating before pregnancy
According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, women who, even before becoming pregnant, had a diet rich in sugars and refined grains and saturated fats (cakes, prepared meals, chips ...) presented an increased risk of 50% give birth to their future child prematurely, compared to women whose diet consisted mainly of fruits, vegetables and proteins (whole grains, fish, chicken ...). However, prematurity is associated with a higher risk of complications, diseases and infant mortality.

∙ A healthy diet during pregnancy
The mother's diet during pregnancy is one of the most important factors affecting the health and development of the unborn child. According to a study published in the online journal EBioMedicine, babies born to mothers who had a diet rich in fruits during pregnancy had better development and better cognitive performance than others. The authors of the study state, "We found that one of the greatest predictors of cognitive development was the amount of fruit consumed by mothers during pregnancy. The more fruit they consumed, the better the cognitive development of their child. "

A natural Childbirth
As we have just seen, giving birth naturally decreases your baby's risk of suffering from allergies, including food allergies, and health problems such as diabetes and obesity, compared to giving birth. by caesarean section.

Breastfeeding
According to a study from the University of North Carolina, breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from infectious diseases such as ear infections, pneumonia or gastroenteritis, as well as obesity, leukemia, diabetes mellitus and diabetes. types 1 and 2, and to be victims of sudden infant death syndrome than formula-fed infant formula babies. On the other hand, according to a study of the Universidade Católica de Pelotas in Brazil, breastfeeding is associated with greater intelligence, better education and better income later in life, compared to people having been bottle-fed.
Babies Born By Caesarean Section Develop More Allergies, Study Shows