One in Four Natural Births Causes Brain Haemorrhage
Giving birth naturally increases the risk of minor brain haemorrhages in newborn babies, according to a study. Brain scans of babies aged between one and five weeks showed small ruptures in blood vessels in or around the brain are common, affecting one in four children born naturally.
Babies delivered by caesarean section showed no signs of even minor bleeding.
In most cases, the haemorrhages are harmless and heal naturally, but larger ruptures can affect brain development, leading to seizures, or problems with learning or coordination.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
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