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. 2000 Jan 8;355(9198):120.
doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)02549-0.

Mode of delivery and subsequent stress response

A Taylor, N M Fisk, V Glover

Mode of delivery and subsequent stress response

A Taylor et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

We have shown that a baby's stress (saliva cortisol) and crying response to inoculation at 8 weeks was related to mode of delivery, with the greatest response shown in those born by assisted delivery and the least response in those born by elective caesarean section.

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