It's no surprise that
moms are at greatest risk in places where resources are minimal.
Elective repeat C - sections are slightly riskier than successful VBACs, because
moms are at greater risk of infection, blood loss and organ injury.
Not exact matches
They
are also
at greater risk for rare but serious conditions such as severe lower respiratory infections, leukemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).5 Breastfeeding
is also good for
moms, lowering the
risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.6, 7
Mothers with injured nipples longer than 5 days
are at a much
greater risk of developing mastitis; 75 % of
moms with open nipples go on the develop a breast infection because of the bacteria in the open areas.
And in a separate study of nearly 8,000 pregnant women, researchers noted that
moms with high anxiety and depression
are at greater risk of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight.
In a recent study of fetal scans, researchers found that when mothers
are stressed out, their fetuses also show signs of distress.1 And in a separate study of nearly 8,000 pregnant women, researchers noted that
moms with high anxiety and depression
are at greater risk of adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight.2 These studies highlight the importance of identifying and alleviating prenatal maternal stress, a conclusion supported by CFRP data.