With Caesarean sections becoming more and more popular globally, many women now have the ability to choose their delivery dates. While this may make things easier, scientist in a recent study found that babies born at 39 weeks, which is a common delivery point for many women, have an increased risk of developing a learning disability.
In Scotland, scientists have been studying the birth histories of more than 400,000 schoolchildren. They concluded that while babies born at 40 weeks have a 4% risk of learning difficulties, those born at 37 to 39 weeks of gestation have a 5.1% percent risk, a significant increase.
The medical community has already developed a consensus regarding the link between premature babies and learning/developmental disabilities, but this study highlights possible risks for babies born in the 24 to 40 week range which was not commonly thought to have been an issue.
Research is still being done on this subject and much evaluation still needs to be done. If you are pregnant or planning on starting/continuing a family, please consult your physician regarding your best options for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. Find useful information here.
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