New Study: C-section associated with lower motor and language development scores during first 3 years of life

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A new study looking at how mode of birth affects a child’s neurodevelopment found something that all expectant parents (and healthcare professionals) might want to know….

Being born by C-section can impact their child’s neurodevelopment.

The study showed a potential link between being born by C-section and lower motor and language development scores up until 3 years old.

The study by Fritz J et al., was published in Sci Rep. in October 2024.

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The Study:

The study looked at associations between birth mode and neurodevelopment in young children. The study included two Mexican birth cohorts covering births from 1995 to 2013.