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Obesity and birth by c-section

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Babies born by c-section are twice as likely to be obese.

A study from a Children’s Hospital in Boston shows c-section babies had a higher Body Mass Index and skinfold thickness by the time they’re three, regardless of their birthweight or their mother’s weight.

Researchers think it could be c-section babies are born with more intestinal bacteria that may increase inflammation, insulin resistance and the production of fat deposits.