The influence of route of delivery on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome: an integrative review
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome; Cesarean Section; Natural Childbirth.Abstract
Introduction: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Route of delivery is one of the possible influencing factors of this syndrome. Objective: Evidence on the association between route of delivery and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome were summarized. Methods: For this integrative review, observational studies published between 2013 and 2023 were searched in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and american service of the National Library of Medicine for free access to MEDLINE (PubMed). Results: caesarean section increased the risk of respiratory distress syndrome in 9 of the 12 studies included in this review, while vaginal delivery caused this effect in 1 study. Conclusion: much of the evidence pointed to caesarean section as a risk factor for respiratory distress syndrome. If corroborated by further research, this result could help to ensure that vaginal delivery is, in fact, a preventative measure for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
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