Mode of delivery and subsequent stress response

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

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.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section
  • Crying
  • Delivery, Obstetric*
  • Extraction, Obstetrical
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / analysis*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Saliva / chemistry*
  • Stress, Physiological / etiology*
  • Vaccination*

Substances

  • Hydrocortisone