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. 2021 Oct 12;18(10):e1003792.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003792. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Cesarean section: More than a maternal health issue

Marleen Temmerman  1 , Abdu Mohiddin  1
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Cesarean section: More than a maternal health issue

Marleen Temmerman et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

A cesarean section (CS) can be a lifesaving intervention when medically indicated, but it may also lead to adverse short- and long-term health effects for women and children.

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Conflict of interest statement

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